Urban Park birding habitat

Piscataway Park - Boardwalk

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Piscataway Park - Boardwalk is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Wood Duck 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

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

6/2/2026Belle Haven Park--North Parking Area3 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/2/2026Bull Run Marina Regional Park10 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

6/2/2026Backyard1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/2/2026stakeout Mississippi Kite, NE DC (2025)1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

6/2/2026Rock Creek Park--Maintenance Yard1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

6/1/2026Arlington1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

6/1/2026**HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK4 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/1/2026Hunting Creek Bridge (Fairfax Co.)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/1/2026Mason District Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

65/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

25/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Black Vulture

15/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/30/2026

Osprey

55/30/2026

Bald Eagle

35/30/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/30/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

35/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

45/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

35/30/2026

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