Busey Woods, Urbana
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Busey Woods, Urbana is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Tundra Swan (Whistling)
Cygnus columbianus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
White-throated Sparrow
Tufted Titmouse
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Black-capped Chickadee
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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