Sand Ridge Nature Center
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Sand Ridge Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wild Turkey, and Mourning Dove 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-shouldered Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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