Pine Dunes Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Pine Dunes Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Sandhill Crane 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
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Egret
American Kestrel
Tree Swallow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Redhead
Mourning Dove
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
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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