Meadowbrook Park, Urbana
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Meadowbrook Park, Urbana is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Chimney Swift
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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