Whippoorwill
Description: A member of the goat-sucker family, this cryptic woodland bird is known for its distinctive call at night. It roosts on the ground in the McDonald woods but is difficult to find.
Waxwing, Cedar***
Description: Large flocks of this species are often seen in the fall and winter in fruiting trees, or elsewhere around the Garden.
Waxwing, Bohemian
Description: When this rare northern bird visits, it is usually in fruiting trees, and it often accompanies cedar waxwings.
Warbler, Wilson's
Description: Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden.
Waterthrush, Northern
Description: Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden, especially areas with standing water.
Warbler, Mourning
Description: This uncommon migrant may be found in any wooded habitat in late spring and early fall.
Waterthrush, Louisiana
Description: This rare southern visitor is most likely to be seen in McDonald Woods.
Warbler, Connecticut
Description: This uncommon migrant may be found in any wooded habitat in late spring and early fall.
Warbler, Canada
Description: Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden.
Warbler, Yellow***
Description: Look for this breeding species in the shrubby areas of the Dixon Prairie.