Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker 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
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
European Starling
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
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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