Forest birding habitat

Black Walnut Point

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Black Walnut Point is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Horned Grebe, and Common Loon among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

4/15/2026Beverly-Triton Nature Park and Playground1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

4/14/2026133 Kilby Pt, Queenstown US-MD 38.85534, -76.204472 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/14/2026American Chestnut Land Trust--South1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

4/14/2026American Chestnut Land Trust--South1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/14/2026Fairhaven1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/14/2026Fairhaven1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

4/14/2026Gymnocladus Way (Private)1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/12/2026US 50 - Easton1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

4/12/20264304 Tenthouse Court, West River, Maryland, US (38.858, -76.575)3 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Northern)

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

4/11/2026North Beach-9119 Bay Avenue1 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

4/10/2026Indian Point Osprey Platform, Bozman5 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

4/10/2026Poplar Island (access by guided tour only)15 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

4/9/2026Parkers Creek Rd at Scientists' Cliffs Rd: powerline cut80 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

4/8/2026Pickering Creek Audubon Center2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/9/2026

American Herring Gull

14/9/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

84/9/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/9/2026

Osprey

44/9/2026

Bald Eagle

14/9/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/9/2026

Northern Flicker

14/9/2026

Carolina Chickadee

14/9/2026

Carolina Wren

14/9/2026

House Sparrow

34/9/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/9/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

24/9/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/9/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/9/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Black Walnut Point for birding?
The best months to visit Black Walnut Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Black Walnut Point?
Notable species at Black Walnut Point include Ring-billed Gull, Horned Grebe, Common Loon, Killdeer, Bald Eagle. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Black Walnut Point?
Birding at Black Walnut Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Black Walnut Point?
Black Walnut Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.