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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Brant
Branta bernicla
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Brant (Pale-bellied)
Branta bernicla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Tundra Swan
Greater Scaup
American Crow
Fish Crow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
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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