Carlyle Lake
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Carlyle Lake is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Cliff Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Gray Catbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Downy Woodpecker
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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