Susquehanna State Park
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Susquehanna State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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