White Oak Park, Bloomington
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
White Oak Park, Bloomington is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mourning Dove
House Finch
Northern Cardinal
Snow Goose
Bald Eagle
Blue Jay
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Tree Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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