Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Woodcock, Canada Goose, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Greater White-fronted x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta canadensis
Sandwich Tern (Cabot's)
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Laughing Gull
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Bank Swallow
Wood Thrush
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Summer Tanager
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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