Big Rock Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Big Rock Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Black-capped Chickadee, and White-breasted Nuthatch among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Double-crested Cormorant
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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