Morton Arboretum - East Side
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Morton Arboretum - East Side is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 263 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
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
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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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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