Harry James Road
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Harry James Road is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Canada Goose, and Tundra Swan 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
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
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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