Elk Neck State Park - Turkey Point
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Elk Neck State Park - Turkey Point is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Northern Mockingbird, Canada Goose, and Greater Scaup 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
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Mockingbird
Canada Goose
Greater Scaup
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Maryland Birding Guide
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