Volo Bog State Natural Area
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Volo Bog State Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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