Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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 Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eastern Kingbird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Trumpeter Swan
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Sora
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
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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