Birds of Maryland author and birding expert Marc Parnell discusses how to get into birding and how to set up your backyard for optimal birdwatching. Parnell’s book details the 140 species of bird that are common to Maryland. He follows a day in the life of each bird and also a monthly bird forecast, which birds can be seen in which months.
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What to bring
- 8X binoculars
- Sunscreen
- A water bottle
- Wear long pants
Where to go
- Sandy Point State Park
- Susquehanna State Park
- National Arboretum
Birding Resources
- Website: https://www.
thebirdingpro.com/ - Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/
dp/1954228295/ - B&N Link: https://www.
barnesandnoble.com/w/birds-of- maryland-marc-parnell/ 1140873770
In addition, here are a few local Maryland osprey “nest cams”: