Nuthatch, Brown-headed
Description: This small nuthatch climbs headfirst down tree trunks, has a dull brown crown, whitish underparts, and its back, nape, wings, and rump are blue gray.
Grosbeak, Blue
The Blue Grosbeak is a richly-colored blue bird with rusty wing bars and a large, wedge-shaped beak. About the size of a cowbird, it is a southern species that is expanding its range.
Phoebe, Say's
Say's Phoebe is western species of fairly large, brownish-gray flycatcher with a peach-colored belly. Rarely seen in the east.
Duck, Ruddy
Description: This small, diving duck may be found on any of the lakes.
Yellowthroat, Common***
Description: A common warbler most often seen in shrubby areas in summer, especially those associated with the Dixon Prairie.
Yellowlegs, Lesser
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 .
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.