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
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Barred Owl
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Brown Thrasher
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Wood Duck
Song Sparrow
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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