Allerton Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Allerton Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Barred Owl, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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