Rocky Gap State Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Rocky Gap State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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