Lake Bloomington
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Bloomington is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and American Herring 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-capped Chickadee
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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