Fox Ridge State Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Fox Ridge State Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Turkey Vulture 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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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