Oakdale Preserve
Dense woods, open woods and two areas of recreated prairie, with Crane’s Creek flowing through wooded areas. This Freeport Park District property is 3 miles south of Freeport off of Baileyville Rd. onto Crane’s Grove Rd. Don’t park in main lot (entrance) but continue on Crane’s Grove Rd. to the parking area on your right (Newell Tract). Best in early May for songbirds. Also a good spot for woodpeckers.
Birds Found at this Site:
Spring Migrating Songbirds (April and May)
Nesting Species (May through Mid-July)
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.