Greene Valley Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 1 hour after sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
About This Location
Greene Valley Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Field Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
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.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
- Morton Arboretum
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
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