Almond Marsh Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Almond Marsh Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Northern Shoveler 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
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Gadwall
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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