Lake Roland
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Lake Roland is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Carolina Wren (Northern)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Eastern Bluebird (Eastern)
Sialia sialis
American Robin (migratorius Group)
Turdus migratorius
Northern Cardinal (Common)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-eyed Vireo
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Ovenbird
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
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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