Snow Hill

Few places in Maryland offer better year-round birding than rustic Snow Hill. Tucked within 50,000 acres of protected farmland and forest, the historic town offers amazing eagle abundance in winter and world-class warbler watching in spring, early summer, and fall. The upper reaches of the cypress-laden Pocomoke River and unspoiled Nassawango Creek offer amazing songbird listening and watching whether by foot or by paddle. As the slow wind of the Pocomoke widens near its mouth, eagles abound. In both cases, paddling and pontoon outfitters make seeing these spectacles easy.

The beautiful setting boasts rich farmland that has been the mainstay of the local economy for centuries. When the birding is done, check out the Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum nestled in the Pocomoke State Forest and during summer The Blessing of the Combines is an authentic must-see.

For those looking to escape the city for woods and wildlife, Snow Hill is the place to be.