Marshy Point Nature Center
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Marshy Point Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, and Black Vulture 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
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Brant
Branta bernicla
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Brant (Pale-bellied)
Branta bernicla
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern Mockingbird
Hermit Thrush
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Ring-billed Gull
Pileated Woodpecker
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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