Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Hastings Lake Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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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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