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
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Brant
Branta bernicla
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Brant (Pale-bellied)
Branta bernicla
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Crow
Brown Creeper
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Woodcock
Ring-billed Gull
Cooper's Hawk
Birding Tips
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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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