Elizabeth A. Conkey Forest South (Forest Preserves of Cook County)
4.6 (16)park
4.6 (16)Woodland trails follow Tinley Creek through this quiet Cook County preserve, drawing both picnickers and birdwatchers.
Description
Near Palos Heights, the preserve offers rich wildlife viewing along the creek corridor. Visitors can spot migrating birds such as winter wrens, vireos, gnatcatchers, phoebes, and tanagers along Tinley Creek, as well as nesting belted kingfishers, broad-winged hawks, and red-headed woodpeckers. The grounds are highly rated by visitors who appreciate the quiet natural setting and outdoor recreation.
