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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
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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