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Great blue herons, egrets, osprey, brown pelicans, skimmers, plovers, and seasonal warblers use marsh and beach habitat—ponies share trails so keep distance from both wildlife and horses.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
