Izaak Walton Preserve, Homewood
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Izaak Walton Preserve, Homewood is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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