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
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Redhead
Aythya americana
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Tundra Swan (Whistling)
Cygnus columbianus
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Dunlin
White-rumped Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Fish Crow
Horned Lark
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
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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