Meadowbrook Park, Urbana
Illinois · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Meadowbrook Park, Urbana is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Tundra Swan (Whistling)
Cygnus columbianus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
European Starling
House Finch
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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