McDowell Grove Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
McDowell Grove Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and American Robin among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Hermit Thrush
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Killdeer
Hairy Woodpecker
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Common Merganser
Sandhill Crane
Cooper's Hawk
Brown Creeper
House Finch
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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