Fox River Shores Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fox River Shores Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
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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