Songbird Slough Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Songbird Slough Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
European Starling
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
American Black Duck
Common Merganser
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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