Most Common Species
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Toxicodendron radicans
Poison Ivy
Very Common11 obs.
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Very Common5 obs.
A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
The animals people report most often in and around Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve include American Robin, Black-Capped Chickadee, Two-Spotted Bumblebee, Tuftlegged Orbweaver and Bald Eagle. Plants lead the list with 40 species, followed by 6 birds and 2 arachnids.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Poison Ivy
Bluebells
Haymaids
Hedge Garlic
Redroot
Baby Rose
American Robin
Moneywort
Snapweed
Silkweed
Wood Nettle
Mayapple
Shawnee Salad
Black-Capped Chickadee
Dames Rocket
Jumpseed
Boxelder