Lake Bloomington
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Lake Bloomington is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and American Herring Gull 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
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
American Crow
Dark-eyed Junco
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-headed Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
Black-capped Chickadee
Gadwall
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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