Blue Mash Nature Trail
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Blue Mash Nature Trail is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Blue Heron
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Trumpeter Swan
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Rachel Carson Conservation Park
- Lake Frank
- Olney Manor Recreational Park
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