Miller Meadows Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Miller Meadows Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
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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