Druid Hill Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Druid Hill Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/6/2026Oxbow Lake160 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/6/2026Centennial Park1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026Loch Raven Reservoir--Liliana’s Loop1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/6/2026Backyard, Howard County1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/20262nd Street Park1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Elkridge Crew Yard1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

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

Brant

Branta bernicla

3/5/2026Fort McHenry NM1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

3/5/2026Lake Roland1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

3/4/2026Home2 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

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

Brant (Pale-bellied)

Branta bernicla

3/4/2026Fort McHenry NM1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Wood Duck

83/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

83/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

American Crow

3/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

American Robin

3/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/5/2026

American Black Duck

23/4/2026

Ring-necked Duck

13/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

23/4/2026

Blue Jay

43/4/2026

Fish Crow

33/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Druid Hill Park for birding?
The best months to visit Druid Hill Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Druid Hill Park?
Notable species at Druid Hill Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Druid Hill Park?
Birding at Druid Hill Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Druid Hill Park?
Druid Hill Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.