State of Maryland
Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The state borders Virginia to its south, West Virginia to its west, Pennsylvania to its north, Delaware to its east, the Atlantic Ocean, and the national capital of Washington, D.C. With a total area of around 32,000 km2 (c. 12,000 square miles), Maryland is the ninth-smallest state by land area, and its population of over six million people ranks it the 18th-most populous state and the fifth-most densely populated. Maryland’s capital is Annapolis but the most populous city is Baltimore with over two million inhabitants. Occasional nicknames include Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after Henrietta Maria, the French-born queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland during the 17th century.
Maryland possesses a variety of topography within its borders, contributing to its nickname America in Miniature. It ranges from sandy dunes dotted with seagrass in the east, to low marshlands teeming with wildlife and large bald cypress near the Chesapeake Bay, to gently rolling hills of oak forests in the Piedmont Region, and pine groves in the Maryland mountains to the west.
Most of the state’s waterways are part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with the exceptions of a tiny portion of extreme western Garrett County (drained by the Youghiogheny River as part of the watershed of the Mississippi River), the eastern half of Worcester County (which drains into Maryland’s Atlantic coastal bays), and a small portion of the state’s northeast corner (which drains into the Delaware River watershed). Maryland has no natural lakes, mostly due to the lack of glacial history in the area.[58] All lakes in the state today were constructed, mostly via dams. Buckel’s Bog is believed by geologists to have been a remnant of a former natural lake.
Swallow Falls State Park – ©Nicolas Raymond CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The state harbours a considerable number of white-tailed deer, especially in the woody and mountainous west of the state, and overpopulation can become a problem. Mammals can be found ranging from the mountains in the west to the central areas and include black bears, bobcats, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, and otters. Maryland’s reptile and amphibian population includes the diamondback terrapin turtle, which was adopted as the mascot of University of Maryland, College Park, as well as the threatened Eastern box turtle.
Maryland has a wide array of climates, due to local variances in elevation, proximity to water, and protection from colder weather due to downslope winds. The eastern half of Maryland, which includes the cities of Ocean City, Salisbury, Annapolis, and the southern and eastern suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, which lies on the Atlantic Coastal Plain, with flat topography and sandy or muddy soil. This region has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool to cold winters. The Piedmont region, which includes northern and western greater Baltimore, Westminster, Gaithersburg, Frederick, and Hagerstown, has average seasonal snowfall totals generally exceeding 20 inches (51 cm), and temperatures below −12 °C are less rare. From the Cumberland Valley on westward, the climate begins to transition to a humid continental climate. In western Maryland, the higher elevations of Allegany and Garrett counties, including the cities of Cumberland, Frostburg, and Oakland, display more characteristics of the humid continental zone, due in part to elevation. Precipitation in the state is characteristic of the East Coast. Annual rainfall ranges from 35 to 45 inches with more in higher elevations. Nearly every part of Maryland receives 3.5–4.5 inches per month of rain. Average annual snowfall varies from 9 inches in the coastal areas to over 100 inches in the western mountains of the state.
Birding Maryland
The state is part of the territory of the Baltimore oriole, which is the official state bird and mascot of the MLB team the Baltimore Orioles. Aside from the oriole, 435 other species of birds have been reported from Maryland.
Extending from the barrier island beaches of the Atlantic Coast to the mountain highlands of Garrett County in the West, Maryland spans four distinct geophysical regions: the Coastal Plain, the Piedmont Plateau, the Ridge and Valley area and the Allegheny Mountains. These four areas encompass a wide variety of habitats that offer the active birder many opportunities to seek out Maryland’s 435 species of birds.
The Coastal Plain includes the Eastern Shore Counties of Worcester, Somerset, Wicomico, Dorchester, and Talbot, the Assateague Island barrier beaches, and the back bays of Sinepuxent, Chincoteague, Isle of Wight, and Assawoman. These bays and their associated tidal wetlands teem with birdlife at all seasons of the year and are matched only by the vast wetland expanses bordering the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Further north, the Coastal Plain includes Caroline, Queen Anne’s, Kent, Cecil, and the shoreline areas of Harford and Baltimore Counties, all in the Upper Chesapeake section. Moving down the Western Shore of Chesapeake Bay leads the avid birder to the counties of Southern Maryland, including Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s. Southern Maryland includes the wide expanses of the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers, two important watersheds of Eastern Maryland.
South Mountain State Park – ©Patorjk, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Piedmont Plateau is the area of the state most beset by rampant growth. At the same time many wild areas are preserved as State or local parks or wildlife management areas and continue to offer oases of bird diversity amidst to canyons of office buildings and expanses of suburban lawns.
Frederick and Washington Counties comprise the Ridge and Valley area, with Allegany and Garrett Counties making up the Allegheny (and yes, they ARE spelled differently!) Mountain area. The Ridge and Valley section is essentially a transition zone between central Maryland and the mountain area to the West and is noted for its many species of grassland birds that breed in the wide valleys between the mountain regions. The Allegheny Mountains are the summer home for many species that normally breed far north of Maryland.
Although experienced birders flock to Worcester County, the diversity of birding habitats in the state offers birders a rewarding birding experience just about anywhere! The Maryland Ornithological Society’s State Web Site is your key to birding in the state. Here you will find information about birding in the state and the District of Columbia, as well as the official checklists, pictures of rare state birds, links to chapter sites and information about the activities of the MD/DC Records Committee. The Society’s newsletter is available for downloading, and you can also link to the Maryland discussion list archives from the home page. MOS Publish a newsletter, ‘The Maryland Yellowthroat’.
Maryland is beautiful, as the state slogan goes, and we look forward to seeing you here!
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Number of bird species: 456
(As of June 2024)
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Avibase
PDF ChecklistThis checklist includes all bird species found in Maryland , based on the best information available at this time. It is based on a wide variety of sources that I collated over many years. I am pleased to offer these checklists as a service to birdwatchers. If you find any error, please do not hesitate to report them. -
Maryland Ornithological Society
PDF ChecklistThe list of species conforms to the Official List of the Birds of Maryland, version of 30 July 2021, compiled by the MD/DC Records Committee of the Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS). For further details on temporal and spatial distribution and abundance of species, refer to the MOS - sponsored publication Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, by B.M. Beehler; photos by M. Evans; R.F. Ringler, Technical Editor; Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 2019. -
NPS - Assateague Island National Seashore
ChecklistLocated along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Assateague Island plays host to a wide variety of both migratory and resident bird species. Because of its midlatitude location within the migratory routes of both Northern and Southern species, the island provides s diversity of species throughout the year. The island's rich mosaic of beach, dune, forest and marsh habitats provides a home for a wide array of shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, and waders. -
Wikipedia
Annotated ListThis list of birds of Maryland includes species credibly documented in the U.S. state of Maryland and accepted by the Maryland / District of Columbia Records Committee (MRC) of the Maryland Ornithological Society as of 2022. There are 456 species included in the official list
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A Birder's Guide to Montgomery County, Maryland
| By The Montgomery Bird Club of the Maryland | Maryland Ornithological Society | 2008 | Spiralbound | 242 pages, b/w illustrations, b/w maps, 1 colour map | ISBN: 9781607250197 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
Backyard Birds of Maryland
| How to Identify and Attract the Top 25 Birds | By Bill Fenimore | Gibbs M Smith Inc | 2008 | Paperback | 96 pages, 40 colour photos | ISBN: 9781423603542 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
Birds of Maryland & Delaware Field Guide
| (Includes Washington, D.C. & Chesapeake Bay) | by Stan Tekiela | Adventure Publications | 2023 | Edition 2 | Paperback | 392 pages, colour illustrations | ISBN: 9781647553708 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia
| By Bruce M Beehler | Johns Hopkins University Press | 2019 | Hardback | 504 pages, 684 colour photos, 2 maps | ISBN: 9781421427331 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
Maryland & DC Birds
| A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species | By James R Kavanagh & Raymond Leung | Waterford Press | 2000 | Unbound | 12 pages, colour illustrations | ISBN: 9781583551516 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Maryland and Washington, D.C.
| By Jonathan Alderfer | National Geographic Society | 2006 | Paperback | 272 pages, colour illustrations, maps | Out of Print | ISBN: 9781426200076 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
Second Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Maryland and the District of Columbia
| Edited by Walter G Ellison | Johns Hopkins University Press | 2011 | Hardback | 494 pages, colour photos, b/w illustrations, colour distribution maps, tables | ISBN: 9780801895760 Buy this book from NHBS.com
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Blackwater Eagle Festival
WebpageBirds of prey programs featuring live eagles and other raptors, kid’s activities, kid’s bird box construction, eagle prowls, Wildlife Drive tours, wildlife exhibits, live bird exhibits, and food all day! Call Visitor Services at 410-228-2677 or email Thomas_J_Miller@fws.gov -
Delmarva Beans, Birds & Beers
WebpageThe Beans, Birds & Beers day trips will be held monthly throughout 2018. We’ll be pairing Delmarva’s great birding with our great coffee shops and craft breweries. -
Maryland Osprey and Nature Festival
WebsiteThank you to everyone who was involved for an incredible festival this year! Stay tuned for more updates shortly. -
New River Birding and Nature Festival
Facebook PagfeA friendly, week long, bird and nature watching vacation for everyone, held annually since 2002, when April turns to May. #nrbnf #birdingwv #alwaysbirding -
Upcoming Festivals
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Waterfowl Festival
WebsiteFor three days every November, between 18,000 and 20,000 visitors discover the best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food, and fun at the Waterfowl Festival. While strolling along the lovely streets of Easton, visitors can discover the town and a tradition that has been going strong for generations. -
World Migratory Bird Day Festival
WebpageCelebrate World Migratory Bird Day With Us! Vote for the City of Frederick’s Signature Bird!
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Foreman's Branch Bird Observatory
Observatory WebsiteSatellite ViewForeman’s Branch Birding Observatory at Washington College in Chestertown. This is the only major banding station on the eastern shore of Maryland. Here they monitor spring and fall migration as the birds move between their breeding and wintering grounds. -
Maryland Bird Observatory Network
WebpageSatellite ViewThe mission of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership (MBCP) is to provide a unifying point of focus for bird conservation, research, and monitoring. MBCP is facilitating the creation of a state-wide network of bird banding and education centers throughout the state.
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Allegany & Garrett Counties' Bird Club
FacebookThis site is now the home of the Allegany & Garrett Counties' Bird Club. Here you will find information about our meetings and general information about birding in Western Maryland including site guides to birding spots in Allegany and Garrett Counties -
Anne Arundel Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebpageThe Anne Arundel Bird Club, organized in 1954, is one of 15 chapters of the Maryland Ornithological Society which is dedicated to the protection and conservation of birdlife and other natural resources. The AABC hosts monthly meetings, numerous field trips, lectures and other activities throughout the year. AABC welcomes birders from Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties to join AABC. -
Audubon in Maryland
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Baltimore Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebsiteWelcome to the home page of the Baltimore Bird Club, a chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society. Here you will find the latest RBAs; information about the BBC, the MOS, and their activities; and links to some of the finest birding sites on the web… -
Caroline County MD Bird Club MOS Chapter
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Carroll County Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebsiteThe Carroll County Bird Club was founded in 1979. Early meetings were held in members’ homes. Today, the club normally meets at the Carroll Nonprofit Center which is located at 225 Clifton Boulevard in Westminster, Maryland. Due to COVID-19, in-person meetings have been suspended until further notice, -
Cecil Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebsiteThe Cecil Bird Club is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and enjoyment of birds, as well as the conservation of habitats. We are located in Cecil County, Maryland, in the northeast corner of the state. Our county offers prime birding habitat including the shorelines of the upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, forests, grasslands, and agricultural fields. -
Central Maryland Audubon
WebsiteAudrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary in Mt. Airy, MD; Audubon Adventures curriculum materials in local classrooms; Monthly Evening Nature Talks; Audubon Christmas Bird Count; Spring Birdathon; Conservation Easements; July 4th Butterfly Count; Seasonal Walks. -
Chesapeake Audubon Society
WebsiteChesapeake Audubon Society (CAS) is a group of citizens involved in the appreciation and preservation of the natural world around us. Linked together by membership in the National Audubon Society. Chesapeake Audubon, an independent, local Audubon Chapter, promotes the conservation of our natural resources through education and advocacy. -
DC Audubon
WebsiteOur goal is to promote the appreciation and conservation of birds and their habitats through the participation of those in the DC area. Whether you’re someone who appreciates the sounds of the birds, a backyard feeder, or an experienced birder, we warmly welcome people of all skill levels. All trips are free, open to the public, and we have a limited number of extra binoculars available for use. -
DelMarVa Ornithological Society
WebsiteThe Delmarva peninsula comprises the state of Delaware and portions of Maryland and Virginia. Delmarva is characterized by the rolling hills of the piedmont to the north and the flat coastal plain to the south. Thousands of square miles of wetlands ring the peninsula, which is surrounded by the Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, and Atlantic Ocean… [Primarily a Delaware society] -
Frederick Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebsiteFrederick Bird Club meetings are normally held the first Thursday of each month beginning at 7:00 PM. This year we will meet at Homewood at Crumland Farms (7407 Willow Road) in Frederick, except in May. Please contact leaders by 5 PM the day before trips to confirm when and where to meet. -
Harford Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebsiteWelcome to the Home Page of the Harford Bird Club. Harford County is located in the northeast part of Maryland at the head of the Chesapeake Bay and offers a diverse habitat for both breeding and migrating bird species. With the bay and the Susquehanna River on the eastern border and Little Gunpowder Falls on the western border there is a variety of habitats. Four State Parks: Susquehanna, Palmer, Rocks and Gunpowder; as well as Eden Mill, Harford Glen and Conowingo Dam offer excellent birding opportunities. A total of 310 species have been recorded in Harford County… -
Howard County Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebsiteThe members of the Howard County Bird Club welcome you to Howard County, Maryland. We hope to see you looking for birds at one of the county's birding hotspots such as the Daniel's Area of Patapsco State Park or Schooley Mill Park. Good Birding… -
Kent County Bird Club MOS Chapter
Facebook PageThe Kent County Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) is a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and enjoyment of birds, as well as the conservation of wildlife habitats. It promotes recreational and social events, educational programs and information exchange… -
Maryland Ornithological Society
WebsiteThe Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) is a non-profit, state-wide organization of people who are interested in birds and nature. It was founded in 1945 and incorporated in 1956 to promote the study and enjoyment of birds. MOS promotes knowledge about our natural resources, and fosters its appreciation and conservation. The Society also maintains a system of sanctuaries to encourage the conservation of birds and bird habitat, and to help record and publish observations of bird life. -
Maryland-DC Audubon
WebsiteAudubon Maryland-DC is the region's leading voice for the conservation and protection of natural resources for birds. Integrating science, conservation, policy and education, Audubon’s mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. -
Maryland/District of Columbia Records Committee
WebpageThe Maryland/District of Columbia Records Committee (MD/DCRC) was established in 1982 as a committee of the Maryland Ornithological Society. The function of the Committee is to review reports of unusual sightings within its area of coverage… -
Montgomery Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebsiteOur meetings are held at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., refreshments 7:30 and meeting starts at 8:00 p.m. Welcome to our site and happy birding. -
Nature Conservancy in Maryland
WebpageAnother new NC site with stunning pictures on the opening page - Welcome to The Nature Conservancy's Maryland/DC Chapter home page. Here you'll find information on the many ways we're working to help preserve the diversity of living things by protecting the habitats they call home… -
Nature Forward
WebsiteThe former Audubon Naturalist Society/Woodend Sanctuary is an oasis and hidden gem that our family loves to visit on weekends. When we discovered they have a preschool program we were even more thrilled. Our children are learning to enjoy and appreciate the earth and all its creatures. -
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
WebsiteTo excel in wildlife and natural resource science, providing the information needed to better manage the nation's biological resources. Since its establishment in 1936 as the nation's first wildlife experiment station, the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center has been a leading international research institute for wildlife and applied environmental research, for transmitting research findings to those responsible for managing our nation's natural resources, and for providing technical assistance in implementing research findings so as to improve natural resource management. -
Potomac Valley Audubon Society
WebsitePVAS offers a wide range of programs and activities aimed at promoting greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world for youth, adults, and families such as field trips to natural areas, summer camps, monthly lectures, school programs and more. -
Prince George's Audubon Society
WebsiteServing the communities of Prince George's County, Maryland - PO Box 2598, Laurel, MD 20709-2598 - William Sefton, President -
Southern Maryland Audubon Society
WebsiteThe mission of the Southern Maryland Audubon Society is “to promote appreciation, conservation, and protection of birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats through education, research and outreach”. We would like to invite you to join us in the many ways we work to fulfill our mission. We have monthly meetings and field trips throughout most of the year, offer a variety of ways to become involved in the local birding community and produce an excellent newsletter we are proud to share with you. Please explore our website and then consider joining us for an adventure outdoors sometime. We’d love to have you. -
Talbot Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebpageThe Talbot Bird Club is a Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society serving Talbot and Dorchester Counties. -
Tri-County Bird Club MOS Chapter
WebpageThe Tri-County Bird Club consists of three counties in Maryland: Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset.
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*List of nature centers in Maryland
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*Protected areas of Maryland
InformationSatellite ViewThis category includes articles on protected areas within the U.S. state of Maryland. This includes federal, state, local and privately controlled/owned areas. -
Chesapeake Bay
InformationSatellite ViewA Directory of Wetlands of International Importance entry with lots of pages for each area covered… -
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteSatellite ViewThe Department maintains Maryland's parks, forests and wildlife management areas. The site provides maps and information about each. Some sites offer camping opportunities -
NC Bear Branch Nature Center
InformationSatellite ViewBear Branch Nature Center is a nature center in Carroll County, Maryland near Westminster. -
NC Carrie Murray Nature Center
InformationSatellite ViewCarrie Murray Nature Center (CMNC) is operated by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. CMNC offers environmental education programs for children, families, and adults as Baltimore City's only nature center. A native live animal collection, outdoor bird aviary, and indoor exhibits are features of the center, which is nestled in the expansive and historic Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, the largest urban forested park east of the Mississippi River. -
NC Charlotte's Quest Nature Center
InformationSatellite ViewCharlotte's Quest Nature Center is a nature center in Manchester, Maryland. It is operated by the Manchester Parks Foundation and is adjacent to Pine Valley Park -
NC Patterson Park Audubon Center
WebsiteSatellite ViewOur mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of Baltimore communities and the Earth’s biological diversity. -
NC Pickering Creek Audubon Center
WebsiteSatellite ViewWith over 400 acres of forests, fields and shoreline, Pickering Creek is a private non-profit sanctuary dedicated to community-based conservation of natural resources and is preserved for the purpose of environmental education and outreach on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. -
NC Robinson
InformationSatellite ViewThe James and Anne Robinson Nature Center is a nature education facility situated on 18 acres of park land adjacent to the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. -
NC Watkins
InformationSatellite ViewWatkins Nature Center offers close-up wildlife investigation with its resident live animals, hands-on exhibits, interpretive programs, and special events. Live animal displays include insects, amphibians, reptiles, and birds of prey. -
NS Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
InformationSatellite ViewMerkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center is a wildlife refuge in Upper Marlboro, Maryland that is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The site encompasses 1,670 acres and is a wintering ground and breeding area for Canada geese. -
NWR Blackwater
WebpageSatellite ViewThe best time for viewing waterfowl is between mid-October and mid-March. Wintering species include tundra swans, Canada and snow geese, and over 20 ducks species. The most common ducks found here are mallards, black ducks, blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, widgeon, and pintails… -
NWR Eastern Neck
WebpageSatellite ViewThe refuge is a 2,285-acre island at the mouth of the Chester River and, while in sight of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, getting there requires a round-about journey of 50 miles from where the bridge is… -
SP Elk Neck
InformationSatellite ViewTurkey Point at Elk Neck State Park is located on a peninsula between the North East and Elk Rivers, the Turkey Point area of Elk Neck State Park is separated from the rest of the state park by a private residential community. The Turkey Point area consists primarily of hardwood forest and open meadows. A loop trail goes from the parking lot to the Turkey Point Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. Camping and a day use picnic area are available in the main part of the state park. -
SP Janes Island
WebpageSatellite ViewLocated near Crisfield on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Janes Island State Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty and bounty of the Chesapeake Bay. -
WA Woodlawn
Facebook PageSatellite ViewLocated in northern Cecil County, the Woodlawn Wildlife Area--New Beginnings is a reclaimed former landfill that has been transformed into a wildlife viewing area providing 90 acres of varied wildlife habitat. It consists of forested woodlands, a warm weather grasses meadow, shrubby areas and a small wetlands area. Well-maintained trails provide access to all of the areas. -
WMA Idylwild
InformationSatellite ViewIdylwild Wildlife Management Area is a Wildlife Management Area in Caroline County, Maryland near Federalsburg. The 3,800 acres area is bounded on the west by Marshyhope Creek, with areas of wetlands -
WMA Whitaker
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WS Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
InformationSatellite ViewBattle Creek Cypress Swamp (BCCS) is a forested wetland near Prince Frederick in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. -
WS Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
WebsiteSatellite ViewOur mission is to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of estuarine and other natural ecosystems and their conservation through outdoor education, research, stewardship, and volunteering.
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Maryland & DC Birding
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Maryland Bird Watchers' And Identification Group
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Maryland Rare Bird Alert
Sightings & NewsThe report shows observations of rare birds in Maryland. It includes both unreviewed and reviewed/approved observations.
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Baltimore Birding Weekends
WebsiteSince 2017, the Baltimore Birding Weekend has provided guided experiences that connect people to the city’s waterfront and green spaces, highlight the incredible wildlife diversity that can be discovered in our urban parks, wetlands, and ecological restoration sites, and encourage our guests to have a fun time birding in and exploring Charm City! -
Birds of Urban Baltimore Tours
WebpageSo join us for a BURB Tour! Our BURB tours give you an opportunity to spend a day in the field with one of our skilled and professional guides. We offer group and private tours at birding hotspots around Baltimore and across the Delmarva region. -
Patterson Park Audubon centre
WebpageFree birding tours take place monthly in Patterson Park and Druid Hill Park. -
Poplar Island Birding Tour
WebpageThe Maryland Port Administration is pleased to welcome the general public to participate in an upcoming birding tour. This birding experience is free to the public. -
Smith Island Pelican Tours
WebpageThe all-day Brown Pelican Colony Tours cost $325/per person... -
WINGS
Tour OperatorBirding the American Civil War: Gettysburg, Antietam, and the Appalachians
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Montgomery Bird Club Trip Reports
WebpageReports on local outings over the last four years
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Lands End Manor on the Bay B&B
AccommodationArea Attractions: 17+ acres located on Bay in Maryland , Annapolis (30 minutes); Wild Life (birds) sanctuary, Seafood Restaurants, Antique Shops. -
Whitehaven B&B
AccommodationOur guests may explore the many activities and sights the Delmarva peninsula offers and return to an environment of complete calm to enjoy the beauty of the marsh, the river, beautiful sunsets, a lovely garden and lots of pampering in a place where the peace of the night is broken by only sounds of night birds, where everyone is friendly and welcoming and nobody needs to lock their doors
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Assateague Birding
WebsiteBird watching along Assateague Island gives visitors the chance to enjoy the islands` wealth of over 300 species of migratory and resident birds. Birdwatchers know the Chincoteague National Wildlife refuge as one of America`s finest places for Birdwatching along the East Coast. The US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuge at Assateague (Chincoteague NWR) is one of the richest birding regions in the US with outstanding year-round birding.
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Viewing nature with Eileen
BLOGThis blog is basically reports on my vacations and birding outings. Anything to do with nature…
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Photographer - Charlie Lentz - Birds in Maryland
GalleryI started seriously photographing wild birds during 2005 as a stimulating retirement pastime. The Birds in Maryland gallery has quickly grown to a current 144 different species. A few of the photos were actually taken in VA and DE but all of these birds are occasionally seen in Maryland. I know that I have a long way to go but it is a good start