Oxon Hill Farm
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Oxon Hill Farm is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts House Sparrow, Canada Goose, 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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Sora
Porzana carolina
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
House Sparrow
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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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