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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Common Gallinule
Caspian Tern
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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