Long Neck Road
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Long Neck Road is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Ring-billed Gull, and American Herring Gull 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
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
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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