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
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Spotted Sandpiper
Forster's Tern
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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