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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Fish Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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