Lake Artemesia
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Lake Artemesia is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Osprey, and Northern Mockingbird 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
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Chimney Swift
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Baltimore Oriole
Northern Cardinal
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.
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Winter months bring peak waterfowl diversity — visit November through February for the best duck and goose viewing.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Greenbelt Park
- Lake Artemesia Natural Area
- Paint Branch Trail
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