Busey Woods, Urbana
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Busey Woods, Urbana is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Turkey Vulture
Broad-winged Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Winter Wren
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
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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