Hurlock WWTP
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Hurlock WWTP is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Gadwall 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Tundra Swan (Whistling)
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Bonaparte's Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
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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