Silver Creek Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Silver Creek Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Barred Owl 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
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Eastern Bluebird
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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