The Delmarva Peninsula is home to a vibrant birding community and a variety of landscape environments to encounter countless species. Learn about birding weekends and must-see observation areas in Somerset County, featuring tidal wetlands, islands, forests, or salt marshes. Visit Somerset County, Maryland for your next birding adventure!
Register Now for Delmarva Birding Weekend and Smith Island Trip
The 28th annual Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend will be Thursday through Sunday, April 25-28. This nesting season event is centered around the warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl, and raptor species that live or travel through the Delmarva peninsula.
This year, the weekend features a trip to Smith Island. The trip is aboard the Captain Jason and is on Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., leaving from the City Dock. Registration is now open and is capped at 12 passengers.
Birding Locations in Somerset County, MD
Somerset County has multiple locations for birders to explore. Plan your trip with these resources!
- Maryland Marines Property Wildlife Management Area, in Marion Station.
- Janes Island State Park in Crisfield.
- Fairmount Wildlife Management Area in Westover.
- Deal Island State Wildlife Management Area in Dames Quarter.
Birding Community of Delmarva
Several community organizations exist in celebration of the sport of birding in Somerset County, Maryland, and surrounding areas. Learn more about these groups and their regular events.
- Delmarva Birding
- Tri-County Bird Club, part of the Maryland Ornithological Society
- Audubon MD/DC
- Birder’s Guide to Maryland and DC
Find more information on where to stay, eat, and explore during your spring birding trip to Somerset County, MD.
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