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Birding Near Baltimore, MD

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Maryland · United States

30

Locations

52+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Baltimore

a group of birds on a fence

Maryland

1.7 mi away

Easy

Patterson Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 224 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maryland

2.6 mi away

Moderate

Fort McHenry National Monument

Forest birding hotspot in Maryland with 266 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maryland

2.7 mi away

Easy

Druid Hill Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maryland

3.4 mi away

Moderate

Masonville Cove (Open Mon - Sat 9-4, Closed Sun)

Coastal birding hotspot in Maryland with 280 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maryland

3.8 mi away

Easy

Southwest Area Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 236 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maryland

6.0 mi away

Moderate

Patapsco Ponds #4 & #5 (Halethorpe Farms Ponds)

Forest birding hotspot in Maryland with 216 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Maryland

6.5 mi away

Moderate

Back River WWTP

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Maryland with 212 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Maryland

6.7 mi away

Moderate

Lake Roland

Lake birding hotspot in Maryland with 222 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Maryland

7.9 mi away

Moderate

Swan Creek Wetland - Cox Creek DMCF (access by guided tour only)

Wetland birding hotspot in Maryland with 285 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
a yellow and black bird sitting on a tree branch

Maryland

9.4 mi away

Easy

Cromwell Valley Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 220 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maryland

11.2 mi away

Easy

Fort Howard Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 235 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Maryland

11.3 mi away

Easy

North Point State Park - Black Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Maryland with 255 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maryland

11.3 mi away

Easy

Fort Smallwood Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 275 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Maryland

11.3 mi away

Moderate

Loch Raven Reservoir & Watershed

Lake birding hotspot in Maryland with 254 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maryland

11.5 mi away

Easy

North Point State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Maryland with 267 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maryland

12.5 mi away

Moderate

Loch Raven Reservoir - Peerce's Cove

Coastal birding hotspot in Maryland with 206 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maryland

13.5 mi away

Challenging

Hart-Miller Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maryland with 309 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maryland

13.5 mi away

Easy

Marshy Point Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Maryland with 215 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maryland

13.6 mi away

Easy

Centennial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 241 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Maryland

14.0 mi away

Moderate

Lake Kittamaqundi

Lake birding hotspot in Maryland with 200 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
the night sky is filled with stars and trees

Maryland

14.2 mi away

Moderate

Mount Pleasant Farm - Howard County Conservancy

Forest birding hotspot in Maryland with 215 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Maryland

14.3 mi away

Moderate

Lake Elkhorn

Lake birding hotspot in Maryland with 218 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Maryland

14.8 mi away

Moderate

Loch Raven Reservoir - Paper Mill Flats

Lake birding hotspot in Maryland with 233 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maryland

14.9 mi away

Easy

Hydes Road Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maryland

15.5 mi away

Easy

Downs Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Maryland

16.1 mi away

Moderate

Oxbow Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Maryland with 211 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maryland

17.0 mi away

Moderate

Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract

Forest birding hotspot in Maryland with 227 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maryland

19.8 mi away

Moderate

Harford Glen Envir. Educ. Center (seasonal access restrictions)

Forest birding hotspot in Maryland with 206 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
A vast field extends under a cloudy sky.

Maryland

20.8 mi away

Easy

Patuxent Research Refuge - South Tract (National Wildlife Visitor Center)

Forest birding hotspot in Maryland with 238 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maryland

21.3 mi away

Easy

Piney Run Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maryland with 251 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near Baltimore

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseNorthern ShovelerMallardRing-necked DuckHooded MerganserAmerican WoodcockNorthern MockingbirdAmerican RobinWhite-throated SparrowEastern TowheeNorthern CardinalRed-winged BlackbirdBrantBuffleheadCommon GoldeneyeRing-billed GullWood DuckCanvasbackCommon MerganserDouble-crested CormorantAmerican WigeonGreen-winged TealRock PigeonAmerican Herring GullTurkey Vulture+27 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park10 locations
Wetland10 locations
Forest8 locations
Lake7 locations
Coastal3 locations
River/Riparian2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Baltimore, MD?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Baltimore include Patterson Park, Fort McHenry National Monument, Druid Hill Park, Masonville Cove (Open Mon - Sat 9-4, Closed Sun), Southwest Area Park. These spots offer urban park, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Baltimore?▼
Birders near Baltimore can spot species including Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, American Woodcock, Northern Mockingbird, American Robin. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Baltimore?▼
The best seasons for birding near Baltimore are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Baltimore?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Baltimore, MD, ranging from 1.7 to 21.3 miles from the city center.

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