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
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Pileated Woodpecker
Mourning Dove
Blue-headed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Veery
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Turkey Vulture
Broad-winged Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Gray Catbird
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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