Montrose Harbor
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Montrose Harbor is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Greater Scaup 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Black Duck
Lesser Scaup
American Coot
Canada Goose
Mallard
Greater Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Wigeon
Killdeer
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
House Finch
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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