Based on 2,533 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, Bufflehead is most often recorded in January; in Maryland it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #48 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead in Maryland by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Maryland in January
Northern Cardinal
White-throated Sparrow
Ring-billed Gull
Dark-eyed Junco
Canada Goose
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Mallard
Places to look in Maryland
State ParkWashington Monument State Park
State ParkPatapsco Valley State Park
State ParkSeneca Creek State Park
State ParkCalvert Cliffs State Park
State ParkSusquehanna State Park
State ParkGambrill State Park
FAQ
When does Bufflehead appear in Maryland?
Mainly November–March, with the most records in January.
How common is Bufflehead in Maryland?
It ranks #48 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Maryland (2,533 records in our sample).