Weldon Springs State Park
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Weldon Springs State Park is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and Mourning Dove 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
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
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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