Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
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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