Northerly Island
Illinois · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Northerly Island is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Redhead
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Long-tailed Duck
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
American Tree Sparrow
American Kestrel
American Crow
Double-crested Cormorant
American Robin
House Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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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.
Amenities
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