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
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Osprey
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Common Yellowthroat
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Wood Thrush
House Sparrow
House Finch
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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