McGinnis Slough Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
McGinnis Slough Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Sora
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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