Shabbona Lake State Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Shabbona Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ross's Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bonaparte's Gull
Horned Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
European Starling
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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