Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Bald Eagle
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
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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