Skokie Lagoons Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Skokie Lagoons Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Tree Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Wood Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
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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