Birding

The Audubon Society recognizes the Patapsco Valley as an important bird habitat area. The mature hardwood forests and diversity of other habitats make it appealing to a wide variety of resident and migrant species. The Patapsco Valley forms a natural migration corridor for birds. Chances of encountering rare or migrant species are higher in the spring and fall along this corridor.

Although unusual migrants and interesting resident species can be encountered in nearly all areas of the Park, a few spots that tend to be popular and productive for birding are Henryton, Daniels, and the McKeldin areas of Patapsco Valley State Park.

Additional Resources

AllTrails: Birdwatching Trails in Patapsco Valley State Park
Howard County Bird Club: Birding Spots
Birding Hotspots: Patapsco River Valley
eBird Hotspot Map: Patapsco River Valley

Maryland Ornithological Society Birder’s Guide

Patapsco Valley State Park-Daniels Area
Patapsco Valley State Park-Henryton
Rockburn Branch Park