Gillson Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Gillson Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
More in Illinois
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Chicago's top birding spot where the Magic Hedge traps migrating songbirds.
Jackson Park / Wooded Island
Chicago South Side migrant trap on a historic Wooded Island with 250+ species and outstanding warbler fallouts.
Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois' last natural Lake Michigan shore with 300+ species, shorebird migration, and grassland birds.
Illinois Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Illinois →