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
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
Field Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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