Danada Forest Preserve - West
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Danada Forest Preserve - West is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Blue Heron
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Great Egret
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Song Sparrow
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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