Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Mallard, Common Goldeneye, and Red-breasted Merganser 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
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
American Robin
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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