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
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)
Melospiza melodia
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Red-eyed Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
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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