Fox Ridge State Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Fox Ridge State Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Turkey Vulture 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
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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