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
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Green Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
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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