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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hooded Merganser
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
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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Maryland Birding Guide
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