Loch Raven Reservoir - Peerce's Cove
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Loch Raven Reservoir - Peerce's Cove is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
California Gull
Larus californicus
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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