Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Homer Lake Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Hooded Merganser 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
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Hooded Merganser
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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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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