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Fall birds in Illinois
Illinois's Lake Michigan shoreline funnels migrating warblers and sparrows through Chicago. During fall, bird activity is shaped by post-breeding migration and refueling along the Mississippi Flyway.
Where to look
Explore forest, wetland, urban habitat, including Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary.
Observation timing
Check migration corridors after favorable overnight winds and revisit fruiting shrubs throughout the morning.
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