Fabyan Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Fabyan Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-tailed Hawk
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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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