North Point State Park - Black Marsh
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
North Point State Park - Black Marsh is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Northern Cardinal (Common)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
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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