Urban Park birding habitat

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Horned Grebe 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

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/16/2026Patuxent River Park--Aquasco Farm1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

4/16/2026Patuxent River Park--Aquasco Farm2 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/14/2026American Chestnut Land Trust--South1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

4/14/2026American Chestnut Land Trust--South1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/11/2026PF2Bay1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

4/9/2026Parkers Creek Rd at Scientists' Cliffs Rd: powerline cut80 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/7/202644715 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point US-MD 38.13555, -76.529211 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/4/20262820, Ivory lane1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

4/4/2026Calvert Cliffs State Park5 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

4/4/2026Thomas Johnson Bridge Fishing Piers2 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

4/3/2026Barren Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/15/2026

American Crow

14/15/2026

Carolina Wren

24/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/15/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/15/2026

Canada Goose

24/15/2026

Mourning Dove

14/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/15/2026

Fish Crow

14/15/2026

Carolina Chickadee

14/15/2026

Purple Martin

54/15/2026

Eastern Bluebird

24/15/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/15/2026

Song Sparrow

14/15/2026

Common Grackle

14/15/2026

Mallard

24/14/2026

Common Loon

24/14/2026

Osprey

34/14/2026

White-eyed Vireo

14/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum for birding?
The best months to visit Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?
Notable species at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum include Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Horned Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Northern Flicker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?
Birding at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.