Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Snow x Greater White-fronted Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x albifrons
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
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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