East Fork Lake
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
East Fork Lake is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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