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
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Green-winged Teal (American)
Anas crecca
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Green Heron
Eastern Kingbird
Fish Crow
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Black-crowned Night Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Northern Flicker
Great Crested Flycatcher
American Crow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
Common Grackle
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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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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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