Calvert Cliffs State Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Calvert Cliffs State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Winter Wren
Carolina Wren
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
Black Vulture
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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