Based on 2,408 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is most often recorded in October; in Maryland it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #51 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Sphyrapicus varius
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 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 October
Great Blue Heron
White-throated Sparrow
Bald Eagle
Song Sparrow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Eastern Phoebe
Canada Goose
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker appear in Maryland?
Mainly October–April, with the most records in October.
How common is Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in Maryland?
It ranks #51 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Maryland (2,408 records in our sample).