Where to see a American Red Squirrel in Illinois

The American Red Squirrel is recorded in the counties of 7 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Kankakee River State Park
2. Channahon State Park
3. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
4. Gebhard Woods State Park
5. William G. Stratton State Park
6. James "Pate" Philip State Park
7. William W. Powers State Recreation Area

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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