Pocomoke Sound Wildlife Management Area

Pocomoke Sound Wildlife Management Area is a protected area along Maryland's eastern shore covering more than 3,000 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and open fields. This landscape supports diverse wildlife throughout the year and is managed to maintain the health of multiple ecosystems.

The waters near this management area witnessed North America's first recorded naval battle in 1635 between the Virginia Company and forces under Lord Baltimore. This early conflict shaped the colonial settlement patterns of the Chesapeake region.

This protected area maintains multiple ecosystems where researchers and naturalists study the native wildlife patterns throughout different seasons of the year.

The area has designated parking areas from which visitors can explore on foot and observe wildlife. Access follows seasonal restrictions designed to protect nesting birds and other wildlife during sensitive periods.

The area includes hardwood forests, scrub-shrub wetlands, and open fields that together attract hundreds of bird species. The number and types of birds change significantly across seasons as migratory species arrive and depart.

GPS coordinates: 37.96778,-75.79861

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10