North Beach - marsh
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
North Beach - marsh is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Great Blue Heron, American Crow, and American Robin 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
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Osprey (American)
Pandion haliaetus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
House Sparrow
Fox Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Green-winged Teal
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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