Urban Park birding habitat

Druid Hill Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Druid Hill Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/31/2026home1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/30/2026Carrie Murray Nature Center1 observed

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

5/30/2026Masonville Cove (Open Mon - Sat 9-4, Closed Sun)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/30/2026Fort Smallwood Road1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/30/2026Fort Smallwood Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/2026Masonville Cove (Open Mon - Sat 9-4, Closed Sun)1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/30/2026Oxbow Lake1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

5/30/2026Oxbow Lake2 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/30/2026Oxbow Lake1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/29/2026Lake Roland1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

95/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

5/30/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

5/30/2026

Fish Crow

45/30/2026

Barn Swallow

45/30/2026

Carolina Wren

5/30/2026

American Robin

5/30/2026

Cedar Waxwing

255/30/2026

American Goldfinch

5/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

5/30/2026

Indigo Bunting

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

35/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

35/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/30/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

35/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Druid Hill Park for birding?
The best months to visit Druid Hill Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Druid Hill Park?
Notable species at Druid Hill Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Druid Hill Park?
Birding at Druid Hill Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Druid Hill Park?
Druid Hill Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.