Lake Rawson
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Rawson is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, 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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Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Killdeer
Greater White-fronted Goose
Mute Swan
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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