Birding Tour at Hart-Miller Island on September 3, 2026

Name: Birding Tour at Hart-Miller Island on September 3, 2026
Start: 2026-09-03T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-03T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Hart-Miller Island

September 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Feast your eyes on some of the most extraordinary birds that Maryland has to offer.

The 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.

Please note the Birding Tour Details and Safety Information below before registering. Questions can be directed to the birding tour leader at Maryland Ports Birding [birdingtours@menv.com].

Lottery Entrance Deadline: August 23, at 11:59 pm
Lottery Selections Announced: August 24, 2026
Event Date: September 3, 2026 (if selected, please arrive by 8:45am)
Event Location 2024A Riverview Road, Essex, MD 21221 Parking: Take a right into the lot, and park in the gravel area. Please wait by the shed until an MES staff member meets you.

Hart-Miller Island Birding – September 3, 2026

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Tour Details & Safety Information for Confirmed Registrants

Birding tours are typically held on unpaved roads with rock, gravel, or mud with the potential of crossing shallow water. This walk may traverse several miles of uneven terrain. We recommend bringing telescopes, binoculars, water, and adequate sun protection. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes (i.e., no sandals or thin-soled sneakers).

The birding tour may be canceled in the event of high winds or inclement weather. Please check your email 24 hours before the event to be sure there has been no unforeseen cancellation. This walk may be canceled on the morning of the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

Our birding tours are popular and often have a waitlist. If you need to cancel your lottery registration, you can do so directly from a link found in the confirmation email sent when you originally registered. Please use this link in your confirmation email to cancel your registration by entering the email address you signed up with on the cancellation page. Please note that all other people you registered for the lottery under that original registration will also be canceled. If others in your original party are still interested in attending, they will need to re-register.

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Date:: September 3
Time:: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Event Category:: Birding Tours

Venue

Hart-Miller Island
2024A Riverview Rd
Essex, MD 21221 + Google Map