Irish Grove MOS Sanctuary
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Irish Grove MOS Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Black Duck, and Green-winged Teal 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
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Short-eared Owl (Northern)
Asio flammeus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
Eastern Towhee
Ovenbird
Common Yellowthroat
Pine Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Clapper Rail
Greater Yellowlegs
Laughing Gull
Forster's Tern
Northern Harrier
Short-eared Owl
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Marsh Wren
White-throated Sparrow
Seaside Sparrow
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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