Urban Park birding habitat

Perryman Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Perryman Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Killdeer, 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/20/2026100 Warner Drive, Chestertown, Maryland, US (39.231, -76.068)2 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/19/2026Turner Creek Park, Kennedyville US-MD 39.35652, -75.985721 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/19/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace2 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/19/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii)

Larus fuscus

7/19/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/17/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace2 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/16/20261000 Chesapeake Dr, Havre de Grace US-MD (39.5356,-76.0981)1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Green-winged Teal (American)

Anas crecca

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island2 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)

Himantopus mexicanus

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island25 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

137/12/2026

Chimney Swift

17/12/2026

Osprey

17/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/12/2026

White-eyed Vireo

27/12/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

37/12/2026

Blue Jay

27/12/2026

American Crow

57/12/2026

Barn Swallow

27/12/2026

Carolina Wren

47/12/2026

European Starling

307/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/12/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/12/2026

American Robin

27/12/2026

American Goldfinch

37/12/2026

Chipping Sparrow

47/12/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

27/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

97/12/2026

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 Perryman Park for birding?
The best months to visit Perryman Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Perryman Park?
Notable species at Perryman Park include Canada Goose, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Perryman Park?
Birding at Perryman Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Perryman Park?
Perryman Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.