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Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour

Maryland · Northeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed VireoScarlet TanagerPileated WoodpeckerWood ThrushOvenbird

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/20262nd Street Park1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

3/5/2026Back River--Diamond Point Rd.1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Home Depot Pond (Harford Co.)2 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

3/4/2026stakeout Painted Bunting, Pasadena (2023-2026)1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/2/2026Blue Heron Park, Rock Hall, Maryland, US (39.14, -76.256)1 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

3/2/2026Chestertown WWTP1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/2/2026Back River--Diamond Point Rd.1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/2/2026105 South Kent Street, Chestertown, Maryland, US (39.211, -76.071)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/2/2026Fort Smallwood Park1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/1/2026Providence Farm (Private)1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour for birding?▼
The best months to visit Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour?▼
Notable species at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour?▼
Birding at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour?▼
Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.