When to photograph Illinois's birds, from 433,503 research-grade iNaturalist observations. The calendar shows each species' monthly pattern relative to its own peak.
By month
Illinois bird calendar (top 40)
Fewer More observations (relative to each row's peak month)
Activity by month (all species)
Most-photographed birds in Illinois
Canada Goose
American Robin
Mallard
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Great Blue Heron
American Goldfinch
Downy Woodpecker
Red-tailed Hawk
Mourning Dove
Dark-eyed Junco
Ring-billed Gull
House Finch
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-bellied Woodpecker
