Patterson Park
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Patterson Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Scarlet Tanager
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Caspian Tern
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
American Crow
Fish Crow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Cylburn Arboretum
- Druid Hill Park
- Fort McHenry NM
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