Deer Grove Forest Preserve - East
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Deer Grove Forest Preserve - East is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Sandhill Crane 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
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Marsh Wren
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Henslow's Sparrow
Song Sparrow
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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