Taylor's Island
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Taylor's Island is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Eastern Bluebird 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
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Black Duck
Black-necked Stilt
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Great Egret
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Dunlin
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
Snowy Egret
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Chipping Sparrow
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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Maryland Birding Guide
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