Ferguson Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Ferguson Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Pheasant 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
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
American Woodcock
Wilson's Snipe
Blue Jay
Henslow's Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Wood Duck
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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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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