Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Independence Grove Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Goldeneye, and Red-breasted Merganser 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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Blue-winged x Cinnamon Teal (hybrid)
Spatula discors x cyanoptera
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Trumpeter Swan
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
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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