Kennekuk Cove County Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Kennekuk Cove County Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Bald Eagle 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
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Palm Warbler (Western)
Setophaga palmarum
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
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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