

Duck Farm Forest Preserve offers marshes, wooded trails and open wetlands ideal for birding, reflections and intimate forest scenes. Photograph waterfowl, migrating songbirds, cattail silhouettes and misty dawns. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and low-angle reflections; spring and fall migrations are peak wildlife times. Small parking lot off Hwy 132/Douglas Ln; trails are mostly flat and accessible but can be muddy—bring waterproof shoes and insect repellent. Entry is free; visit


Duck Farm Forest Preserve offers marshes, wooded trails and open wetlands ideal for birding, reflections and intimate forest scenes. Photograph waterfowl, migrating songbirds, cattail silhouettes and misty dawns. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and low-angle reflections; spring and fall migrations are peak wildlife times. Small parking lot off Hwy 132/Douglas Ln; trails are mostly flat and accessible but can be muddy—bring waterproof shoes and insect repellent. Entry is free; visit