Lake Kakusha
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Kakusha is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Ross's Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Brown Thrasher
Wood Thrush
Cedar Waxwing
Vesper Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
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.
Amenities
More in Illinois
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Chicago's top birding spot where the Magic Hedge traps migrating songbirds.
Jackson Park / Wooded Island
Chicago South Side migrant trap on a historic Wooded Island with 250+ species and outstanding warbler fallouts.
Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois' last natural Lake Michigan shore with 300+ species, shorebird migration, and grassland birds.
Illinois Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Illinois →