Elk Neck State Park - Turkey Point
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Elk Neck State Park - Turkey Point is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Northern Mockingbird, Canada Goose, and Greater Scaup 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
Northern Cardinal (Common)
Cardinalis cardinalis
American Robin (migratorius Group)
Turdus migratorius
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Brown Thrasher
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Maryland Birding Guide
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