Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

Maryland · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Horned Grebe among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Bufflehead Horned Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Northern Flicker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/5/2026Wildewood Neighborhood Walk1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/1/2026Farm Pond (Private Property)2 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/22/2026BeazHollow4 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

2/21/2026Sandy Point shoreline1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

2/21/2026**Villas on Waters Edge1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

503/1/2026

Bufflehead

53/1/2026

Horned Grebe

13/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/1/2026

Northern Flicker

13/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/1/2026

Carolina Wren

13/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

House Finch

23/1/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

123/1/2026

White-throated Sparrow

83/1/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

303/1/2026

Canvasback

1432/28/2026

Redhead

12/28/2026

Greater Scaup

402/28/2026

Lesser Scaup

202/28/2026

Long-tailed Duck

282/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

872/28/2026

Ruddy Duck

12/28/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Maryland Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in Maryland →

Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum for birding?▼

The best months to visit Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?▼

Notable species at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum include Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Horned Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Northern Flicker. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?▼

Birding at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?▼

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.