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
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Sandwich Tern (Cabot's)
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
White-eyed Vireo
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Eastern Wood-Pewee
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Birding Tips
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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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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