Wooton's Landing
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Wooton's Landing is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Wood Duck 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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Bald Eagle
Field Sparrow
Canada Goose
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
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
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