Columbus Park
Illinois · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Columbus Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Rock Pigeon 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Tree Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
American Herring Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Crow
European Starling
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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