Piney Run Park
Maryland · Northeast
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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
Chipping Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Barred Owl
Acadian Flycatcher
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Maryland Birding Guide
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