Oxbow Lake
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Oxbow Lake is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Northern Shoveler 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
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
House Sparrow
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Carolina Wren
House Finch
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
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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