North Beach - marsh
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
North Beach - marsh is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Great Blue Heron, American Crow, and American Robin 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Purple Sandpiper
Calidris maritima
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Greater Yellowlegs
Snowy Egret
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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