Whalon Lake Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Whalon Lake Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Ring-necked Duck 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
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Ring-necked Duck
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
American Black Duck
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
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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