South Shore Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
South Shore Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Field Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Bell's Vireo
American Robin
Yellow-breasted Chat
Common Grackle
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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