Merkle NRMA
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Merkle NRMA is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Merganser, and Ring-billed 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
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
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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