Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and grassland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Sedge Wren
Marsh Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
European Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
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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