Forest birding habitat

Sandy Point State Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sandy Point State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 309 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Canvasback, and Redhead 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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/17/2026205 Grange Hall Rd, Queenstown US-MD 38.95606, -76.077142 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/17/2026Piney Orchard Nature Preserve1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/16/2026House1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/16/2026Poplar Island (access by guided tour only)1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

4/16/2026Poplar Island (access by guided tour only)41 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

4/16/2026Poplar Island (access by guided tour only)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

4/16/2026Private Residence - Riva US-MD (38.9518,-76.5933)3 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/15/2026736 Red Cedar Road, Annapolis1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/15/2026Fort Smallwood Park1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

4/15/2026Hart-Miller Island2 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

4/15/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/16/2026

Mallard

14/16/2026

Mourning Dove

14/16/2026

American Herring Gull

14/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/16/2026

Osprey

64/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Blue Jay

44/16/2026

Fish Crow

14/16/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

64/16/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/16/2026

Eastern Bluebird

34/16/2026

American Robin

14/16/2026

House Sparrow

24/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

14/16/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/16/2026

Savannah Sparrow

24/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/16/2026

Common Grackle

204/16/2026

Yellow-throated Warbler

14/16/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sandy Point State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sandy Point State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sandy Point State Park?
Notable species at Sandy Point State Park include Canada Goose, Canvasback, Redhead, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sandy Point State Park?
Birding at Sandy Point State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sandy Point State Park?
Sandy Point State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.