Back River WWTP
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Back River WWTP is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Ring-billed Gull, and American Herring Gull among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Brant
Branta bernicla
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Brant (Pale-bellied)
Branta bernicla
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Common Raven
Tufted Titmouse
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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