Olive Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Olive Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Redhead, and Greater Scaup 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
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Least Flycatcher
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Canada Warbler
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
House Finch
Common Yellowthroat
American Redstart
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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