Maryland wildlife
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Often nests on channel markers and platforms
See the Osprey up close
Best months
Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Best observed during midday; check the official Maryland Department of Natural Resources report for updated nest locations.
Where to look
Chesapeake Bay channels (e.g., near Annapolis)Blackwater National Wildlife RefugeSandy Point State Park
Conservation status
Stable breeding species along the Chesapeake Bay
Good to know
How can I tell an osprey from a bald eagle?
Ospreys have a distinct M-shaped wing profile in flight and a white head with a dark eye stripe.
When do ospreys migrate through Maryland?
They typically arrive in March and depart by September.
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