Lake Petersburg
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Petersburg is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-tailed Hawk (calurus/abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Northern Shrike
Lanius borealis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Killdeer
Northern Flicker
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Greater White-fronted Goose
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Kestrel
American Crow
European Starling
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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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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