Evergreen Lake
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Evergreen Lake is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Horned Lark
European Starling
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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