Oxon Hill Farm
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Oxon Hill Farm is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts House Sparrow, Canada Goose, and Ring-billed Gull 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Brown-headed Cowbird
Great Crested Flycatcher
Cedar Waxwing
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
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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