Heron County Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Heron County Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, 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
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Blue-winged Teal
Greater Yellowlegs
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
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.
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