Burnidge Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Burnidge Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Pheasant 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
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
American Robin
Purple Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Barred Owl
Northern Flicker
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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