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.
Wren, Winter
Description: A long-winded songster, this tiny member of the wren family tries to avoid being seen while on its stop-overs in McDonald Woods during migration.
Wren, Sedge
Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines.
Wren, Marsh***
Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines. Look for their globular nests in sedges along the Skokie River.