Silver Creek Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Silver Creek Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Barred Owl 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
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Barred Owl
Pileated Woodpecker
Acadian Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Field Sparrow
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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