Urban Park birding habitat

Piney Run Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Piney Run Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and American Wigeon 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

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

6/3/20261760–1798 Solomon Ln, Westminster US-MD 39.66346, -76.931581 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/2/2026Blue Mash Nature Trail2 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

6/1/2026Howard County Conservancy1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/31/2026Cavey Lane Yard

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026Mount Pleasant Farm - Howard County Conservancy1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

5/31/2026Yellowstone Forest2 observed

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

5/31/2026Patapsco Valley SP--Henryton1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/30/2026Carrie Murray Nature Center1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

5/30/2026Blue Mash Nature Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

356/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Osprey

36/2/2026

Bald Eagle

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/2/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

26/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

American Crow

26/2/2026

Fish Crow

16/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

6/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

26/2/2026

Tree Swallow

46/2/2026

Purple Martin

26/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

16/2/2026

Northern House Wren

16/2/2026

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 Piney Run Park for birding?
The best months to visit Piney Run Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Piney Run Park?
Notable species at Piney Run Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, American Wigeon, Mallard, Canvasback. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Piney Run Park?
Birding at Piney Run Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Piney Run Park?
Piney Run Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.