Songbird Slough Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Songbird Slough Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
American Robin
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Rusty Blackbird
Red-tailed Hawk
House Finch
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Great Blue Heron
European Starling
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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