Columbus Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Columbus Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Rock Pigeon 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
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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