Maryland wildlife
Travel with kindness to all that lives
Half the joy of a Maryland RV trip is what you might see along the way. Here are the iconic animals worth looking for — the best months to catch them, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.
Maryland's state bird; a flash of orange in Chesapeake summers.
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Summer breeder in open woodland
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Often nests on channel markers and platforms
Best months: Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Stable breeding species along the Chesapeake Bay
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