Birding Tour at Poplar Island on September 18, 2026
September 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 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.
Due to the popularity and interest in these tours, we are implementing a registration lottery. Each lottery entrant may enter for up to four (4) spots by filling out the form below. The lottery is a process of selecting people from a list of entries to participate in the birding tour. Selected entries are registered for the event and provided with further details such as event logistics, confirmation, and additional information. Those not selected will be put on a waitlist for the event if spots become available due to cancellations. The lottery system ensures an accessible, fair, and unbiased selection of participants for popular events with limited spots.
Please note the Birding Tour Details and Safety Information below before registering and be sure to check your spam/junk folder in addition to your primary inbox to ensure you receive communications associated with this event. Questions can be directed to the birding tour leader at Maryland Ports Birding at poplartours@menv.com.
Lottery Entrance Deadline: August 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm
Lottery Selections Announced: August 28, 2026
Event Date: September 18, 2026
Event Location: 21548 Chicken Point Road, Tilghman , MD 21671
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. Participants must be prepared to board a bus or boat and traverse several miles of uneven terrain. We recommend bringing telescopes, binoculars, water, and adequate sun protection. For your safety, please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Open-toe shoes, sandals, or thin-soled sneakers are not permitted.
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. Click here for the full list of safety guidelines and site rules.
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.