Burnidge Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Burnidge Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Pheasant 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
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Egret
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
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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