Woodford SFWA
Illinois · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Woodford SFWA is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Eastern Bluebird
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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