River Park
Illinois · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
River Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
American Tree Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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