Based on 2,436 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, Great Egret is most often recorded in August; in Maryland it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #49 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Ardea alba
Great Egret 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 August
Great Blue Heron
Green Heron
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Osprey
American Goldfinch
Laughing Gull
Northern Cardinal
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 Great Egret appear in Maryland?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Great Egret in Maryland?
It ranks #49 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Maryland (2,436 records in our sample).