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Start with gulls and herons—easy wins before warbler ID. Short 20-minute dawn walks beat long hot marsh treks; celebrate checklist stickers rather than rare-species pressure.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · National Park Service — Assateague
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.
