Carlyle Lake
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Carlyle Lake is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 317 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Turkey Vulture
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting
Red-shouldered Hawk
Carolina Wren
Northern Cardinal
Cliff Swallow
House Sparrow
Canada Goose
Mallard
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Eastern Kingbird
Northern House Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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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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