Sandy Point State Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Sandy Point State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 309 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Canvasback, and Redhead 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
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Canvasback
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
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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