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Creature Feature: Assateague vs. Chincoteague horses
A tail of two herds
You've probably heard the terms "Assateague ponies" and "Chincoteague ponies" used interchangeably, so if you've ever gotten the two confused...
Creature Feature: Red fox sightings abound
It seems like red foxes have been everywhere this winter (2018). I saw a few for myself in Assateague this January (2018), where they...
Creature Feature – Winter Whereabouts!
Have you ever found yourself wondering where all your favorite Coastal Bays creatures go during the long winter months? Well, fret no longer! Below...
Creature Feature: Wildlife in Winter in Ocean City, Maryland and Beyond
Creature Feature: Ocean City, Maryland Wildlife in Winter in and Beyond
Wildlife’s Winter Strategies in Ocean City, Maryland and Beyond
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Creature Feature: Horseshoe Crabs
Horseshoe Crabs: Coming to a beach near you!
Habitat and History:
Horseshoe crabs in Ocean City are not an uncommon sight. Dating back 450 million years,...
Creature Feature: Royal Tern
Coastal Bays Islands; They’re For the Birds!
Creature Feature: Royal Tern
While out boating, or enjoying a walk along the bay, you may have seen a...
Creature Feature: New Contributors
Creature Feature: Maryland Coastal Bays Program
OceanCity.com loves everything Ocean City and the plant and animal life is just as important and mystifying to us...
Creature Feature – Greenery Edition: Mistletoe – What You Didn’t Know
What Do You Know About Mistletoe?
Mistletoe can been found as part of the decor that decorates Ocean City's buildings, archways, and street lights, but...
Creepy Creatures of the Coastal Bays
The leaves are changing color and the temperatures are beginning to drop, meaning Halloween is right around the corner. This October, get to know...
Striped Burrfish: The Not so Common Creature
If you’re lucky enough, when visiting Ocean City, and Maryland’s Coastal Bays, you may spot a Striped Burrfish!!
Is it a pufferfish? What is the...
Often Heard, Seldom Seen: Chuck Will’s Widow
There’s no mistaking that back and forth chant of the Chuck Will’s Widow (Antrostomus carolinensis). If you’ve ever taken an early morning walk on...
Trail: Explore the Town of Berlin, The Game
Discover hidden gems, answer fun quiz questions, unlock coupons, and win prizes—all while strolling through Maryland’s coolest small town.
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SNOWY PICTURES IN OCMD THIS WEEK AND MORE
A WEEK IN REVIEW OF OCEAN CITY PICTURES - Week 7 of 2025
Let’s look at several pictures taken in Ocean City, Maryland over the...
Chesapeake Adventures Await: Exploring Maryland’s Beach to Bay Heritage Area
Nestled on Maryland's lower Eastern Shore, the Beach to Bay Heritage Area encompasses the captivating landscapes of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. This region,...
Beat the Heat: 5 Cool Ways to Chill in Ocean City, MD
Summer is heating up all over the mid-Atlantic and the best way to Beat the Heat is to drive on down to the Ocean,...
100 Free Things to Do in Ocean City, Maryland
It's hard to run out of things to do in Ocean City, but in the worst-case scenario, here's a handy list where you can...
