Morton Arboretum - East Side
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Morton Arboretum - East Side is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 263 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Cooper's Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Summer Tanager
Indigo Bunting
Turkey Vulture
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
House Sparrow
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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