Chesapeake Farms
Maryland · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Chesapeake Farms is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Northern Cardinal (Common)
Cardinalis cardinalis
American Robin (migratorius Group)
Turdus migratorius
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Pied-billed Grebe
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
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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