Centennial Trail - West of Rt. 83
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Centennial Trail - West of Rt. 83 is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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