Peabody River King SFWA
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Peabody River King SFWA is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Hooded 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Northern Shrike
Lanius borealis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Eastern Meadowlark
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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