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
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Virginia Rail
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
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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