Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
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
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
American Kestrel
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
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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