Fort McHenry National Monument
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Fort McHenry National Monument is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead 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
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Green-winged Teal (American)
Anas crecca
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Chimney Swift
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Great Crested Flycatcher
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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