Calvert Cliffs State Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Calvert Cliffs State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
White-eyed Vireo (White-eyed)
Vireo griseus
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Hermit Thrush
Chipping Sparrow
Pine Warbler
Yellow-throated Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Cedar Waxwing
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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