Coastal birding habitat

Swan Harbor Farm Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Swan Harbor Farm Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 282 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/19/2026Turner Creek Park, Kennedyville US-MD 39.35652, -75.985721 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/19/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace2 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/19/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii)

Larus fuscus

7/19/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/17/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace2 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

7/16/20261000 Chesapeake Dr, Havre de Grace US-MD (39.5356,-76.0981)1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/12/2026Gunpowder Falls SP--Jones Road Area1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/9/2026Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

3007/15/2026

Wood Duck

17/15/2026

Mallard

507/15/2026

Mourning Dove

37/15/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/15/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

37/15/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

27/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

157/15/2026

Caspian Tern

17/15/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

97/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

37/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

47/15/2026

Osprey

37/15/2026

Bald Eagle

77/15/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/15/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/15/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/15/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

27/15/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/15/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

17/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Swan Harbor Farm Park for birding?
The best months to visit Swan Harbor Farm Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Swan Harbor Farm Park?
Notable species at Swan Harbor Farm Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Hooded Merganser. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Swan Harbor Farm Park?
Birding at Swan Harbor Farm Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Swan Harbor Farm Park?
Swan Harbor Farm Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.