Maryland · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
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.
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Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-necked Stilt
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Maryland Birding Guide
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