West Ocean City Pond
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
West Ocean City Pond is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Mallard, Lesser Scaup, and Bufflehead among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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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
Canada Goose
Mallard
Clapper Rail
Royal Tern
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Boat-tailed Grackle
American Oystercatcher
Brown Pelican
Rock Pigeon
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Fish Crow
Northern Mockingbird
Mourning Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
Carolina Chickadee
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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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