Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Hastings Lake Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute 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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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
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Gull
Larus canus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eastern Screech-Owl
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Sandhill Crane
Northern Flicker
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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