Skokie Lagoons Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Skokie Lagoons Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
Great Egret
Ardea alba
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Common Goldeneye
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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