Cooper Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Cooper Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, and Hooded 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
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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