Cornfield Harbor
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cornfield Harbor is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Bufflehead, and Hooded Merganser 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
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Tundra Swan
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
Savannah Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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