Lakewood Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Lakewood Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Field Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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