Based on 3,961 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, Chipping Sparrow is most often recorded in April; in Maryland it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #30 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow 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 April
American Robin
Canada Goose
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Osprey
White-throated Sparrow
Mourning Dove
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 Chipping Sparrow appear in Maryland?
Mainly April–June, with the most records in April.
How common is Chipping Sparrow in Maryland?
It ranks #30 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Maryland (3,961 records in our sample).