Swan Harbor Farm Park
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Swan Harbor Farm Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 282 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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