Birds

Patterson Park is an urban oasis and migratory stopover for birds in the Atlantic Flyway.

Bird Species at Patterson Park
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Bird Species at Patterson Park

Did you know that over 200 species of birds have visited Patterson Park?

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Birding Tours

Over 200 bird species have been documented in Patterson Park! You never know who we'll find in our urban oasis.

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Common Birds in Patterson Park

Baltimore Oriole

Latin:  Icterus galbula

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Wood Thrush

Latin:  Hylocichla mustelina

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Chimney Swift

Latin:  Chaetura pelagica

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Black-throated Blue Warbler

Latin:  Setophaga caerulescens

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Red-winged Blackbird

Latin:  Agelaius phoeniceus

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Mallard

Latin:  Anas platyrhynchos

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American Woodcock

Latin:  Scolopax minor

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Osprey

Latin:  Pandion haliaetus

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American Robin

Latin:  Turdus migratorius

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Red-tailed Hawk

Latin:  Buteo jamaicensis

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Northern Flicker

Latin:  Colaptes auratus

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American Redstart

Latin:  Setophaga ruticilla

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