Kaskaskia Island
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Kaskaskia Island is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Green-winged Teal, and Rock Pigeon 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
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Red-tailed Hawk (calurus/abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Blue Jay
American Crow
Horned Lark
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Rusty Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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