River Park
Illinois · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
River Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-crowned Night Heron
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting
Canada Goose
Mallard
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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