Urban Park birding habitat

Pemberton Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pemberton Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Turkey Vulture, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

4/16/2026Pirates Wharf Park1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/15/2026Bear Swamp1 observed

Common Yellowthroat (trichas Group)

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/2026Atlantic White Cedar2 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

4/14/2026Colbourne Mill Rd.1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/12/2026Pocomoke SF--Blades Road3 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

4/12/2026Nassawango Creek--Mt. Olive Church (TNC)1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/12/2026Nassawango Creek--Mt. Olive Church (TNC)1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

4/11/2026Nassawango Creek--Mt. Olive Church (TNC)1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

4/11/2026Elliott Island Road40 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

4/11/2026Salisbury Landfill - Naylor Mill Rd. Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ovenbird

24/14/2026

Common Yellowthroat

14/14/2026

Pine Warbler

14/14/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/14/2026

Tree Swallow

154/8/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

64/8/2026

Hermit Thrush

14/8/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pemberton Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pemberton Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pemberton Park?
Notable species at Pemberton Park include Wood Duck, Turkey Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Carolina Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pemberton Park?
Birding at Pemberton Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pemberton Park?
Pemberton Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.