Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bladensburg Waterfront Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026East Potomac Park--Hains Pt.1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Wissioming Rd, Bethesda3 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Fort Washington National Park1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/5/2026Sligo Middle School1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/5/2026Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve5 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/5/2026Patuxent Research Refuge--Central Tract (Restricted Access)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/5/2026Lake Elkhorn1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

3/4/2026Konterra Drive fields and ponds (private property, restricted access)2 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Patuxent Research Refuge--Central Tract (Restricted Access)5 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/4/2026East Potomac Park--Hains Pt.1 observed

Red-flanked Bluetail

Tarsiger cyanurus

3/4/2026Great Falls Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

3/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Fish Crow

33/5/2026

Carolina Wren

13/5/2026

European Starling

23/5/2026

Song Sparrow

33/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

3/5/2026

Common Grackle

13/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

13/1/2026

Mourning Dove

23/1/2026

American Herring Gull

13/1/2026

American Crow

33/1/2026

Common Merganser

63/1/2026

Killdeer

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bladensburg Waterfront Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bladensburg Waterfront Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bladensburg Waterfront Park?
Notable species at Bladensburg Waterfront Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Black Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bladensburg Waterfront Park?
Birding at Bladensburg Waterfront Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bladensburg Waterfront Park?
Bladensburg Waterfront Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.