Wood Dale Reservoir
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Wood Dale Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Red-breasted Merganser 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
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Mute Swan
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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