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Thames Street Park

Maryland  >  United States

This small city park in Baltimore is the site of a Black-crowned Night Heron rookery. The birds nest in mature zelkova trees.

Added* by Brigit Burbank
Most recent update 1 април 2025

Description

The Black-crowned Night Heron nests colonially from May-July. The herons leave the park by early November and come back every spring in late March.

Details

Access

Thames Street Park can be accessed by car, bike, or public transportation if you are already in the city of Baltimore. You can explore the park on foot. There are benches near where the herons nest if you are unable to stand for a long time. The park appears to be wheelchair accessible. Allow minimum of 20 minutes to watch the herons.

Terrain and Habitat

Park , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Summer , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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