Fort Frederick State Park - Big Pool
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Fort Frederick State Park - Big Pool is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Eastern Towhee
Ovenbird
Northern Waterthrush
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Common Gallinule
Green Heron
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Goldfinch
Orchard Oriole
Birding Tips
- 1
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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