Fox River Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fox River Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Common Gull
Larus canus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Shoveler
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
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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