Lake Kittamaqundi
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Lake Kittamaqundi is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded Merganser 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
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Black Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
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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