Yellowlegs, Greater
Description: A fairly large shorebird seen most often on the shoreline of Marsh Island or on the mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie.
Wren, Winter
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.
Wren, Sedge
Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines.
Wren, Marsh***
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.
Wren, House***
Description: This cavity-nesting bird is most often seen and heard in wooded areas of the Garden. It occasionally occupies bluebird houses.
Wren, Carolina
Description: This occasional southern visitor may be seen, or more likely heard, around the Garden.
Woodpecker, Red-headed***
Description: This is one of two visible woodpecker species with red highlights on its head. Oak woodland restoration has helped to increase their numbers in recent years. It is most often seen in McDonald Woods.
Woodpecker, Red-bellied***
Description: This is one of two visible woodpecker species with red highlights on its head. It is more common than the red-headed woodpecker. Look for this species in the McDonald Woods or at bird feeders in winter.
Woodpecker, Pileated
Description: The largest and rarest woodpecker at the Garden may be spotted in the McDonald Woods.
Woodpecker, Hairy***
Description: This year-round Garden resident is most often found in the McDonald Woods or Barbara Brown Nature Reserve.