Montrose Harbor
Illinois · Midwest
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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Chimney Swift
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Red-eyed Vireo
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
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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