Lake Calumet area
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Calumet area is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 285 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Sandhill Crane 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
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Cedar Waxwing
Chimney Swift
Blue Grosbeak
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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