Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
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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