Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Oakhurst Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
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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