Finzel Swamp
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Finzel Swamp is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Crow, and Common Raven 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
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Alder Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Gray Catbird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Maryland Birding Guide
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