Calumet Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Calumet Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Canvasback 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
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Chimney Swift
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Cooper's Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Monk Parakeet
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Alder Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
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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