Centennial Park, Orland Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Centennial Park, Orland Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Caspian Tern
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
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.
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