Mermet Lake
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Mermet Lake is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 263 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Wilson's Snipe, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Mississippi Kite
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
White-eyed Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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