Carbondale Reservoir
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Carbondale Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ruddy Duck, and Killdeer 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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Northern House Wren (Northern)
Troglodytes aedon
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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