Chain-o-Lakes State Park
Illinois · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Chain-o-Lakes State Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Gadwall 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
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Gull
Larus canus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Gadwall
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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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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