Fox River Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Fox River Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, 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
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
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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