Fermilab
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fermilab is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Bufflehead, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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
Killdeer
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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