Wye Island
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Wye Island is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Mourning Dove 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
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Sandwich Tern (Cabot's)
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Glossy Ibis
Western Cattle-Egret
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Purple Martin
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Little Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
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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