Centennial Park
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Centennial Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Brant
Branta bernicla
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Brant (Pale-bellied)
Branta bernicla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Blue Jay
Common Raven
Tundra Swan
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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