River/Riparian birding habitat

Tuscarora Creek Development

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tuscarora Creek Development is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Black Vulture, and European Starling 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

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

4/18/2026Monocacy National Battlefield--Gambrill Mill Trail1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/18/2026Bush Creek Circl1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/18/2026Peters Road1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

4/18/20261180–1214 Sugarloaf Mountain Rd, Dickerson US-MD 39.25773, -77.386242 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

4/18/2026Kershner's Pond2 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/18/2026Little Bennett RP--Wilson Mill Trail1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/18/2026Wilcox Ct, Tuscarora Creek, Frederick MD1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/17/2026Monocacy National Battlefield--Gambrill Mill Trail1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/17/20265921 PWR Feeders/Suet & BOSS from ~15 Dec ( see checklist/S288148849 )1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

4/17/2026C&O Canal--Mouth of the Monocacy (Mont. Co.)1 observed

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

4/17/2026judysfarm1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

4/16/20269779 Beaver Creek Church Road, Hagerstown, Maryland, US (39.584, -77.644)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/18/2026

Mallard

24/18/2026

Mourning Dove

34/18/2026

Killdeer

34/18/2026

Wilson's Snipe

64/18/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

34/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/18/2026

Tree Swallow

14/18/2026

Barn Swallow

24/18/2026

Northern House Wren

14/18/2026

Carolina Wren

14/18/2026

European Starling

84/18/2026

Gray Catbird

14/18/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/18/2026

American Robin

24/18/2026

House Sparrow

24/18/2026

House Finch

14/18/2026

Song Sparrow

34/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tuscarora Creek Development for birding?
The best months to visit Tuscarora Creek Development for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tuscarora Creek Development?
Notable species at Tuscarora Creek Development include Hooded Merganser, Black Vulture, European Starling, Song Sparrow, Mallard. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tuscarora Creek Development?
Birding at Tuscarora Creek Development is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tuscarora Creek Development?
Tuscarora Creek Development offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.