Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-tailed Hawk, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Red-tailed Hawk
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Wood Duck
Mallard
American Black Duck
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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