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
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Osprey
Tree Swallow
Cedar Waxwing
Red-winged Blackbird
Summer Tanager
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Semipalmated Plover
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Little Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
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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