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Migration peaks bring sandpipers and plovers to Assateague flats—scope from legal overlooks without chasing flocks on resting beaches. NPS closures protect sensitive nesting areas.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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.











