Mallard Lake Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Mallard Lake Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Tree Swallow
Marsh Wren
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
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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