by NIAS | Jan 15, 2024 | Birding Sites, Fall Migrating Songbirds, Jo Daviess County, Nesting Species, Spring Migrating Songbirds
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
A property owned by Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation ( www.jdcf.org ) This site has prairie re-creations and open woodlands. It sits on a bluff of the Mississippi River. Good birding for spring migrants, nesting Bluebirds, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Baltimore Orioles. A trail system goes through the site to give views of various habitats. A good spot for seeing Bald Eagles, American White Pelicans soaring along the bluffs and river. Can also see migrating hawks during fall migration. Three miles south of Galena on Pilot Knob Rd. Parking lot at site.
Birds Found at this Site:
Spring Migrating Songbirds (April and May)
Nesting Species (May through Mid-July)
Fall Migrating Songbirds (Late August through early November)
Year-round resident species will be found at nearly every location. Visit Audubon.org to learn about the specific species of birds listed in each area.
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by NIAS | Jan 15, 2024 | Birding Sites, Fall Migrating Songbirds, Jo Daviess County, Nesting Species, Spring Migrating Songbirds
Apple River State Park
This state-owned park surrounds the Apple River, having woodland, riparian, and open picnic areas. Trails go through various parts of the park and offer viewings of woodland birds. Nice spot for spring migrants and wildflowers. This park is about 7 miles northwest of Stockton on Canyon Park Rd. There are two parking lots, with hiking trails by each.
Birds Found at this Site:
Spring Migrating Songbirds (April and May)
Nesting Species (May through Mid-July)
Fall Migrating Songbirds (Late August through early November)
Year-round resident species will be found at nearly every location. Visit Audubon.org to learn about the specific species of birds listed in each area.
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by NIAS | Jan 15, 2024 | Birding Sites, Fall Migrating Songbirds, Jo Daviess County, Nesting Species, Spring Migrating Songbirds
Galena Biking/Walking Trail
This is an old railroad bed that has brushy woods on both sides and is next to the Galena River. A spot especially nice for spring migrants. Park in the Galena city lot on the east side of the Galena River on Bouthillier St. The trail goes both north which ends up at Bueller Reserve owned by the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation, which is a recreated wet prairie along the Galena River and offers a decent birding experiences. The north trail is also fun for listening to frog calls in spring. The trail to the south of the parking lot offers more brushy cover and is nice for spring migrants.
Birds Found at this Site:
Spring Migrating Songbirds (April and May)
Nesting Species (May through Mid-July)
Fall Migrating Songbirds (Late August through early November)
Year-round resident species will be found at nearly every location. Visit Audubon.org to learn about the specific species of birds listed in each area.
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by NIAS | Dec 20, 2023 | Birding Sites, Fall Migrating Songbirds, Jo Daviess County, Nesting Species, Spring Migrating Songbirds
Wards Grover Nature Preserve
This is a very large tract of woodlands owned by the State of IL and is great for seeing spring migrants and woodland nesting birds such as Scarlet Tanagers, Ovenbird, Acadian Flycatcher, Black and White Warbler, and Pileated Woodpeckers. There are no trails through this large woodland, so be prepared to push through on your own. The preserve is one mile south of Rt. 20 on Willow Rd. and three miles east of Stockton. The parking lot is on the east side of the preserve on Willow Rd. This property is owned by IL Department of Natural Resources.
Birds Found at this Site:
Spring Migrating Songbirds (April and May)
Nesting Species (May through Mid-July)
Fall Migrating Songbirds (Late August through early November)
Year-round resident species will be found at nearly every location. Visit Audubon.org to learn about the specific species of birds listed in each area.
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