Wood Dale Reservoir
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Wood Dale Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Red-breasted Merganser 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
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
Red-breasted Merganser
American Herring Gull
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Blue Jay
American Robin
Common Merganser
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Hooded Merganser
Sandhill Crane
Common Goldeneye
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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