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-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
Laughing Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Carolina Chickadee
Tree Swallow
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
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.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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