Ocean City - Sunset Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Ocean City - Sunset Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, and American Robin 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
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Fish Crow
Northern Mockingbird
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Least Sandpiper
Least Tern
Forster's Tern
Common Tern
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Barn Swallow
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
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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