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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/15/2026White Horse Park, Berlin US-MD 38.39867, -75.159781 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/15/2026Bay Forest at Bethany Beach1 observed

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

4/13/2026Indian River Inlet1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/12/2026Assawoman Wildlife Area1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

4/11/2026Assateague I. NS--Pine Tree1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/11/2026Delaware Seashore SP--Burton Island1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

4/11/2026Assawoman Wildlife Area1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

4/11/2026Assawoman Wildlife Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Hudsonian Whimbrel

14/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/18/2026

Laughing Gull

34/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/18/2026

American Herring Gull

14/18/2026

Common Loon

24/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/18/2026

Black Vulture

14/18/2026

Osprey

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/18/2026

Carolina Wren

14/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/18/2026

American Robin

14/18/2026

American Goldfinch

24/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

34/18/2026

Savannah Sparrow

14/18/2026

Swamp Sparrow

14/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/18/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/18/2026

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.