Susquehanna State Park

Maryland · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Susquehanna State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye 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 Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Hooded Merganser Common Merganser

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Coot

Fulica americana

5/30/2026Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/30/2026Swan Harbor Farm Park43 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/30/2026Whitaker Woods2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/30/2026Susquehanna State Park1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/30/2026Swan Harbor Farm1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/29/2026Swan Harbor Farm Park2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

5/29/2026Swan Harbor Farm Park1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/29/2026Swan Harbor Farm Park1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

5/29/2026Chesapeake Drive, Havre De Grace (private)1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Northern)

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/29/2026Swan Harbor Farm Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

95/30/2026

Osprey

25/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

65/30/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

95/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

75/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

45/30/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/30/2026

Tree Swallow

15/30/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

25/30/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

75/30/2026

Carolina Wren

25/30/2026

Gray Catbird

15/30/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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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 Susquehanna State Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Susquehanna State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Susquehanna State Park?▼

Notable species at Susquehanna State Park include Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Susquehanna State Park?▼

Birding at Susquehanna State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Susquehanna State Park?▼

Susquehanna State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.