Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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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