Sedge Meadows Lake County Forest Preserve

 

This preserve contains restored wetlands and wooded areas along both sides of the Des Plaines River. The trail is outstanding for warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and other spring-migrating passerines. 

If you only have a short time or prefer to walk only a short distance, park at the canoe launch off Wadsworth Road (east side of the river) and you can see perhaps ten or more warbler species in a ¼ mile walk or perhaps from a sit just off the parking lot area.

Location: Wadsworth (North Central Lake County) 
Best Time of Year: Spring, early Summer
Key Species: Spring warblers, vireos, orioles, tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, flycatchers
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