Gillson Park
Illinois · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Gillson Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
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
Redhead
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Greater Scaup
American Herring Gull
Blue Jay
House Sparrow
American Crow
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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