Perryman Park

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Perryman Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Killdeer, 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Line Bridge Rd1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/6/2026Susquehannock Wildlife Center (restricted access)2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/6/2026Swan Harbor Farm Park1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

3/5/2026APG: Spesutie Island Causeway11 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/5/2026APG: Spesutie Island Causeway1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/5/2026Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Home Depot Pond (Harford Co.)2 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

3/4/2026Swan Harbor Farm Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/4/2026

Killdeer

83/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3503/4/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

13/4/2026

Bald Eagle

33/4/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/4/2026

Belted Kingfisher

23/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

53/4/2026

Blue Jay

253/4/2026

Fish Crow

333/4/2026

Carolina Chickadee

63/4/2026

Horned Lark

23/4/2026

European Starling

153/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/4/2026

American Robin

173/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Perryman Park for birding?
The best months to visit Perryman Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Perryman Park?
Notable species at Perryman Park include Canada Goose, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Perryman Park?
Birding at Perryman Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Perryman Park?
Perryman Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.