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
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Horned Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
American Robin
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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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