Southwest Area Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Southwest Area Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Spotted Sandpiper
Least Tern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
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
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