Northerly Island
Illinois · Midwest
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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
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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