Orland Grassland
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Orland Grassland is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, and American Kestrel 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
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Tree Swallow
Wood Duck
Mallard
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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