Herrington Manor State Park
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Herrington Manor State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebird
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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