These are some of my photos of birds that can be seen in Northern Illinois. It’s a work in progress and is always changing. Click on the picture for a larger image. And please ask before using any of my photos.
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These are some of my photos of birds that can be seen in Northern Illinois. It’s a work in progress and is always changing. Click on the picture for a larger image. And please ask before using any of my photos.
Mallard Ducks
Red-tailed Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk
Turkey Vulture
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
European Starlings
Cedar Waxwing – Immature
American Tree Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
House Sparrow -Female
House Sparrow – Male
Northern Cardinal – Male
Northern Cardinal – Female
Male Red-Winged Blackbird
Female Red-Winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird – Female
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch – Winter Plumage
House Finches – Female (Left) Male (Right)
Thank you for the pictures above. I just moved to the suburbs of Chicago. I am in an 8 story building that backs up to the Des Plaines River and a green way. I was wondering if you could suggest what kind of birds could be attracted to my balcony? I would love to put out some feeders and flowers. I am not sure if I should do hummingbird feeders or song bird feeders, etc. I would love to attract as many different kinds as I can but I am worried that they will have trouble finding my porch. What do you think? Also, is there a certain species that would be better to cater to? I look forward to hearing from you. Leah Barker