Monee Reservoir
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Monee Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
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.
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