Fox Creek SFWA/Bailey Wetlands
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fox Creek SFWA/Bailey Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
American Crow
Horned Lark
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Rusty Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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