Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Wood Duck 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Peregrine Falcon
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Yellow-throated Vireo
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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