Almond Marsh Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Almond Marsh Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Northern Shoveler among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Common Gull
Larus canus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
Red-winged Blackbird
Hooded Merganser
Bald Eagle
European Starling
Red-tailed Hawk
Killdeer
American Herring Gull
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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