Conquest Preserve
Maryland · Northeast
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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Northern Cardinal (Common)
Cardinalis cardinalis
American Robin (migratorius Group)
Turdus migratorius
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Merlin
Blue Jay
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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