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

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

7/21/2026Fort Howard Park1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/21/2026Sandy Point State Park3 observed

Greater White-fronted x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser albifrons x Branta canadensis

7/21/2026Sandy Point State Park1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/20/2026100 Warner Drive, Chestertown, Maryland, US (39.231, -76.068)2 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

7/20/2026Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour4 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/19/2026Turner Creek Park, Kennedyville US-MD 39.35652, -75.985721 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/16/2026Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/15/2026Sandy Point State Park1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Green-winged Teal (American)

Anas crecca

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

347/22/2026

Mourning Dove

47/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

47/22/2026

Black Vulture

17/22/2026

Bald Eagle

27/22/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

27/22/2026

Purple Martin

37/22/2026

European Starling

37/22/2026

American Goldfinch

17/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/22/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/21/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/21/2026

Green Heron

17/21/2026

Great Egret

17/21/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/21/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/21/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/21/2026

Brown Thrasher

27/21/2026

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.