Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 278 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Northern House Wren (Northern)
Troglodytes aedon
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Coot
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Forster's Tern
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Rusty Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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