Wetland birding habitat

Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Carolina Chickadee among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/18/2026Sassafras Landing Road, Frankford, Delaware, US (38.5, -75.089)1 observed

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

7/17/2026Assawoman Canal South of Kent Avenue2 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/10/2026Tern Raft1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

7/10/2026Assateague State Park2 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

7/9/2026Assateague I. NS--OSV Zone2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/9/2026Sunset Island, Ocean City, MD1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Laughing Gull

27/20/2026

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

47/20/2026

Osprey

17/20/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

37/20/2026

Carolina Wren

17/20/2026

Gray Catbird

17/20/2026

American Goldfinch

27/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/20/2026

Blue Grosbeak

17/20/2026

Forster's Tern

27/17/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

27/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

27/17/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

37/17/2026

Common Tern

17/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area include Ring-billed Gull, Great Blue Heron, Carolina Chickadee, Carolina Wren, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area?
Isle of Wight Park and Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.