Saw Wee Kee Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Saw Wee Kee Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Sandhill Crane
Tufted Titmouse
House Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Goldeneye
Wild Turkey
American Herring Gull
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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