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Maryland wildlife: what to see & when

Baltimore oriole and Osprey top the list of animals to look for on a Maryland RV trip. Below: the best months to catch each one, 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.

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Species in this guide: 2

Baltimore oriole Icterus galbula

Maryland's state bird; a flash of orange in Chesapeake summers.

Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug

Assateague Island National SeashoreBlackwater National Wildlife RefugeChesapeake Bay shoreline

Summer breeder in open woodland

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Osprey Pandion haliaetus

Often nests on channel markers and platforms

Best months: Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep

Chesapeake Bay channels (e.g., near Annapolis)Blackwater National Wildlife RefugeSandy Point State Park

Stable breeding species along the Chesapeake Bay

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