Cromwell Valley Park
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Cromwell Valley Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Red-bellied Woodpecker among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Brant
Branta bernicla
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Brant (Pale-bellied)
Branta bernicla
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Chipping Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Loch Raven Reservoir
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center
- Lake Roland
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