Piney Reservoir
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Piney Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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