Swallow, Cave
Description: This Texas-breeding has recently been sighted in the northeastern United States and might be seen flying over.
Swallow, Barn***
Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes looking for insects, especially closer to bridges where they build cup-shaped mud nests.
Swallow, Bank
Description: The bank swallow may be visible flying over the Garden in spring.
Starling, European***
Description: This abundant exotic species feeds on grubs in lawn areas. They are serious competitors with native, cavity-nesting birds.
Sparrow, White-throated
Description: The cheerful song of this common migrant and occasional winter resident is easy to recognize. Large flocks are often encountered in the McDonald Woods.
Sparrow, White-crowned
Description: A common migrant in many habitats at the Garden, this ground-feeding bird will often be found low in the shrubs or scratching in the soil for seeds.
Sparrow, Vesper
Description: Notice this migrant's white outer tail feathers flash as it flits through the vegetation on the Dixon Prairie.
Sparrow, Swamp
Description: Commonly seen during migration, this bird is found in wet habitats—most frequently the Dixon Prairie and Marsh Island.
Sparrow, Song***
Description: A very common species year-round, this bird can be found and heard in most areas of the Garden.
Sparrow, Nelson's
Description: A rare bird of marshes and sedge meadows. Look for this hard-to-find bird on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie.