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
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Gray Catbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Dickcissel
Canada Goose
Northern Flicker
European Starling
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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