Burnham Park - Promontory Point
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Burnham Park - Promontory Point is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
American Herring Gull
Great Egret
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Wood Duck
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Caspian Tern
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.
Amenities
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