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Illinois Area Birds

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.


Waterfowl

Mallard DucksMallard Ducks


Hawks and Vultures

Red-tailed HawkRed-tailed Hawk

Cooper's HawkCooper’s Hawk

Turkey VultureTurkey Vulture


Doves

Mourning Dove


Woodpeckers

Red-bellied WoodpeckerRed-bellied Woodpecker

Hairy WoodpeckerHairy Woodpecker

Female Downy WoodpeckerDowny Woodpecker


Jays and Crows

Blue JayBlue Jay


Chickadees and Nuthatches

Black-capped ChickadeeBlack-capped Chickadee

White-breasted NuthatchWhite-breasted Nuthatch


Thrushes

American RobinAmerican Robin


Mockingbirds

Northern MockingbirdNorthern Mockingbird


Starlings

European StarlingsEuropean Starlings


Waxwings

Cedar Waxwing – Immature


Sparrows

American Tree SparrowAmerican Tree Sparrow

White-crowned SparrowWhite-crowned Sparrow

Song SparrowSong Sparrow

Dark-eyed JuncoDark-eyed Junco


Old World Sparrows

House Sparrow House Sparrow -Female

Male House SparrowHouse Sparrow – Male


Cardinals

Northern CardinalNorthern Cardinal – Male

Northern CardinalNorthern Cardinal – Female


Blackbirds

Male Red-winged BlackbirdMale Red-Winged Blackbird

Female Red-winged BlackbirdFemale Red-Winged Blackbird

Female CowbirdBrown-headed Cowbird – Female

GrackleCommon Grackle


Finches

American Goldfinch – Winter Plumage

House FinchHouse Finches – Female (Left) Male (Right)

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  1. on July 20, 2011 at 9:43 pm Leah Barker

    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



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