Broadford Lake
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Broadford Lake is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Hooded Merganser, and Common Merganser 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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