LaBagh Woods Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
LaBagh Woods Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Red-bellied 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Redhead
Aythya americana
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
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.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- North Park Village Nature Center
- Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
- Sauganash Prairie Grove
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