Three Oaks Recreation Area
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Three Oaks Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and American Robin 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-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Bank Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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