Forest birding habitat

Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/18/2026Chestertown WWTP1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/18/2026St. Paul's Millpond1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

4/18/2026Conquest Preserve1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

4/17/2026Gunpowder Falls SP -- Hammerman Area1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/17/2026205 Grange Hall Rd, Queenstown US-MD 38.95606, -76.077142 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

4/17/2026Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (Horsehead)1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/16/2026House1 observed

Northern Cardinal (Common)

Cardinalis cardinalis

4/15/2026Washington College, Chestertown1 observed

American Robin (migratorius Group)

Turdus migratorius

4/15/2026Washington College, Chestertown1 observed

Turkey Vulture (Northern)

Cathartes aura

4/15/2026Washington College, Chestertown1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/15/2026736 Red Cedar Road, Annapolis1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/15/2026Constellation (Private)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/15/2026Fort Smallwood Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

14/18/2026

Black Vulture

14/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/18/2026

Osprey

14/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

34/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/18/2026

White-eyed Vireo

14/18/2026

Blue Jay

34/18/2026

Carolina Chickadee

24/18/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

54/18/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

44/18/2026

Carolina Wren

34/18/2026

European Starling

44/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

34/18/2026

Hermit Thrush

14/18/2026

American Robin

14/18/2026

American Goldfinch

24/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

44/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour for birding?
The best months to visit Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour?
Notable species at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour?
Birding at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour?
Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.