Greenbury Point Conservation Area
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Greenbury Point Conservation Area is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Canvasback, and Greater Scaup 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
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Greater White-fronted x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta canadensis
Sandwich Tern (Cabot's)
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Canada Goose
Northern Mockingbird
Mallard
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Forster's Tern
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Chimney Swift
Black Vulture
Fish Crow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
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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