Hurlock WWTP
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Hurlock WWTP is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Gadwall 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
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Flicker
Marsh Wren
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Redhead
Killdeer
American Kestrel
Horned Lark
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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