Where to see a American Herring Gull in Illinois
The American Herring Gull is regularly recorded in the counties of 46 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Silver Springs State Park
- Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- James "Pate" Philip State Park
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Kankakee River State Park
- Channahon State Park
- Horseshoe Lake State Park
- Moraine Hills State Park
- Spring Lake State Park
- Fort Creve Coeur State Park
- Sand Ridge State Forest
- Campbells Island State Park
- Jubilee College State Park
- Rock Island Trail State Park
- Starved Rock State Park
- Matthiessen State Park
- Buffalo Rock State Park
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
- Siloam Springs State Park
- Hazlet State Park
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