Worley Lake, Pekin Lake FWA
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Worley Lake, Pekin Lake FWA is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
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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