Des Plaines SFWA
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Des Plaines SFWA is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Ring-necked Duck
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
American Coot
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
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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