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
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Cooper's Hawk
Broad-winged Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
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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