Lyman Woods Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Lyman Woods Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Herring Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
American Tree Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Great Horned Owl
Red-headed Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
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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