Lake Elkhorn
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Lake Elkhorn is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Ring-necked Duck, Tufted Titmouse, and Northern Mockingbird 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Chimney Swift
Osprey
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Orchard Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Great Crested Flycatcher
Fish Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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