Forest birding habitat

Easton WWTP

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Easton WWTP is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Gadwall 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

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

4/14/2026Mullet Branch Road1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

4/14/2026Mullet Branch Road2 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

4/14/2026133 Kilby Pt, Queenstown US-MD 38.85534, -76.204472 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

4/13/2026stakeout Painted Bunting, Easton (2026) (access by permission only)1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/12/2026US 50 - Easton1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

4/12/2026Williston Lake2 observed

Carolina Wren (Northern)

Thryothorus ludovicianus

4/11/2026Marsh View Road, Easton (private)1 observed

House Finch (Common)

Haemorhous mexicanus

4/11/2026Marsh View Road, Easton (private)2 observed

Eastern Bluebird (Eastern)

Sialia sialis

4/11/2026Marsh View Road, Easton (private)1 observed

Northern Cardinal (Common)

Cardinalis cardinalis

4/11/2026Marsh View Road, Easton (private)7 observed

American Robin (migratorius Group)

Turdus migratorius

4/11/2026Marsh View Road, Easton (private)3 observed

Horned Lark (Eastern dark Group)

Eremophila alpestris

4/11/2026Anders Farm, Cordova (private)1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/11/2026Chesapeake Forest--N. Tara Rd.1 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

4/10/2026Indian Point Osprey Platform, Bozman5 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/8/2026Tuckahoe Camping1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

34/12/2026

Green-winged Teal

334/12/2026

Ring-necked Duck

64/12/2026

Ruddy Duck

564/12/2026

Killdeer

14/12/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/12/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

284/12/2026

Carolina Wren

14/12/2026

Chipping Sparrow

34/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/12/2026

Common Grackle

44/12/2026

Canada Goose

14/12/2026

Wood Duck

104/12/2026

Mourning Dove

14/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/12/2026

Osprey

24/12/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/12/2026

Bald Eagle

14/12/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/12/2026

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 Easton WWTP for birding?
The best months to visit Easton WWTP for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Easton WWTP?
Notable species at Easton WWTP include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Easton WWTP?
Birding at Easton WWTP is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Easton WWTP?
Easton WWTP offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.