Piscataway Park - Boardwalk

Maryland · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

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

Canada Goose Tundra Swan Wood Duck Gadwall American Wigeon

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/21/2026stakeout Mississippi Kite, NE DC (2025)2 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

7/21/2026Hunting Creek Bridge (Fairfax Co.)1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/20/2026Belle Haven Park--North Parking Area2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/18/2026Four Mile Run Park1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/18/2026Hunting Creek Bridge (Fairfax Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

37/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/12/2026

Great Egret

17/12/2026

Black Vulture

37/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/12/2026

Osprey

17/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

17/12/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/12/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/12/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/12/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/12/2026

Fish Crow

17/12/2026

Carolina Chickadee

27/12/2026

Purple Martin

27/12/2026

Barn Swallow

37/12/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/12/2026

Marsh Wren

17/12/2026

Carolina Wren

17/12/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Maryland Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in Maryland →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

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.