Piney Reservoir
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Piney Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)
Melospiza melodia
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
American Kestrel
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Blue-headed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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