Pickering Creek Audubon Center

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pickering Creek Audubon Center is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, 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

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

3/6/2026Poplar Island (access by guided tour only)1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Poplar Island (access by guided tour only)1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

3/4/2026133 Kilby Pt, Queenstown US-MD 38.85531, -76.204432 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/1/2026Providence Farm (Private)1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

2/28/2026Thomas Point Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

403/6/2026

Canada Goose

5003/6/2026

Tundra Swan

123/6/2026

Wood Duck

103/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

103/6/2026

Mallard

43/6/2026

American Black Duck

43/6/2026

Northern Pintail

203/6/2026

Green-winged Teal

403/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

303/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/6/2026

Bald Eagle

23/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

43/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

43/6/2026

Blue Jay

153/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

83/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pickering Creek Audubon Center for birding?
The best months to visit Pickering Creek Audubon Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pickering Creek Audubon Center?
Notable species at Pickering Creek Audubon Center include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mourning Dove, American Woodcock. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pickering Creek Audubon Center?
Birding at Pickering Creek Audubon Center is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pickering Creek Audubon Center?
Pickering Creek Audubon Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.