Forest birding habitat

Conquest Preserve

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Conquest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

6/2/2026Tuckahoe SP--Picnic Area/Tuckahoe Lake1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

6/1/2026Chestertown WWTP3 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/30/2026Lawrence Wetland Preserve1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/29/2026MD-297 farm pond adjacent Chinquapin Rd intersection5 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/29/2026Sandy Point State Park1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/29/2026North Point SP--Black Marsh1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/29/2026North Point SP--Black Marsh1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

5/27/2026Chestertown WWTP1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

5/27/2026Sandy Point State Park2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/27/2026Sandy Point State Park1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/27/2026Sandy Point State Park3 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/27/2026Adkins Arboretum2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wild Turkey

15/27/2026

Mourning Dove

15/27/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/27/2026

Green Heron

25/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/27/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

35/27/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/27/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/27/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/27/2026

American Crow

15/27/2026

Fish Crow

25/27/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/27/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/27/2026

Purple Martin

15/27/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/27/2026

Carolina Wren

25/27/2026

European Starling

35/27/2026

Gray Catbird

55/27/2026

Brown Thrasher

45/27/2026

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 Conquest Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit Conquest Preserve for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Conquest Preserve?
Notable species at Conquest Preserve include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, Eastern Bluebird, Song Sparrow. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Conquest Preserve?
Birding at Conquest Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Conquest Preserve?
Conquest Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.