Duck, Ruddy
Description: This small, diving duck may be found on any of the lakes.
Description: This small, diving duck may be found on any of the lakes.
Description: A common warbler most often seen in shrubby areas in summer, especially those associated with the Dixon Prairie.
Description: Often seen along the shores of Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or the mudflats to the south, this bird appears like a small version of the greater yellowlegs .
Description: A fairly large shorebird seen most often on the shoreline of Marsh Island or on the mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie.
Description: A long-winded songster, this tiny member of the wren family tries to avoid being seen while on its stop-overs in McDonald Woods during migration.
Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines.
Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines. Look for their globular nests in sedges along the Skokie River.
Description: This cavity-nesting bird is most often seen and heard in wooded areas of the Garden. It occasionally occupies bluebird houses.
Description: This occasional southern visitor may be seen, or more likely heard, around the Garden.