Glacial Park Conservation Area
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Glacial Park Conservation Area is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Northern Shrike, Northern Pintail, and Rusty Blackbird 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
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Gull
Larus canus
Common Gull (Russian)
Larus canus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Red-bellied Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
American Robin
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Rusty Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Northern Shrike
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.
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