McGinnis Slough Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
McGinnis Slough Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
American Robin
Purple Finch
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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