Rend Lake Spillway
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Rend Lake Spillway is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Rock Pigeon, and Ring-billed Gull 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 (Krider's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
Fox Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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