Fall and early winter are equally as productive for birds, but the busy hunting seasons occur at this time. Birding is discouraged during the hunting seasons. Ten Mile Road may be closed if spring flooding is severe enough to make it impassible. The hunting seasons make Kankakee a dangerous place to go birding in the fall. Visiting between January and July is recommended.
Waterproof boots are necessary for spring and summer low spots.
Mosquito repellant is a must during spring and summer. Brown Creeper in Indiana. Seng, Phil T., and David J. Case. Indiana Wildlife Viewing Guide. Falcon Press, 1992.