Tower Gardens
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Tower Gardens is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Long-tailed Duck, Mourning Dove, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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