Spring Lake SFWA
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Spring Lake SFWA is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Wood Duck 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
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
American Golden-Plover
Killdeer
Short-billed Dowitcher
Lesser Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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