Although this forest preserve is mainly focused on recreation, the deep-water lake (a former rock quarry) is a prime site for spring/fall migration of grebes, ducks, and loons which can often be at quite a close distance.

Due to the diverse habitat of a deep-water harbor, sandy beach, a pocket of trees and a marsh/dune area along Lake Michigan (and despite its busy urban environment), this location has recorded sightings of over 300 species.