Governor Bridge Natural Area
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Governor Bridge Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Ring-necked Duck 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
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
American Bittern
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Common Raven
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
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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