Herrington Manor State Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Herrington Manor State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bufflehead
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue-headed Vireo
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Brown Creeper
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
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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