Lake Charleston
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Charleston is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Rusty Blackbird
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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