Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Wood Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Brant
Branta bernicla
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Brant (Pale-bellied)
Branta bernicla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Merlin
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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