Franklin Point State Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Franklin Point State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, and Great Blue Heron 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
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Maryland Birding Guide
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