Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Independence Grove Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and Red-breasted 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
European Starling
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Crow
House Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
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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