Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Rock Pigeon, and Killdeer among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
American Coot
Fulica americana
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Dickcissel
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Great Crested Flycatcher
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
Chipping Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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