Where to see a Brown-headed Cowbird in Illinois

The Brown-headed Cowbird is regularly recorded in the counties of 71 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Illinois Beach State Park
2. Chain O' Lakes State Park
3. Volo Bog State Natural Area
4. Rock Cut State Park
5. White Pines Forest State Park
6. Castle Rock State Park
7. Starved Rock State Park
8. Matthiessen State Park
9. Buffalo Rock State Park
10. Kankakee River State Park
11. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
12. Silver Springs State Park
13. Sand Ridge State Forest
14. Jubilee College State Park
15. Kickapoo State Park
16. Siloam Springs State Park
17. Pere Marquette State Park
18. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
19. Illini State Park
20. Lowden State Park
21. Pyramid State Park
22. Sam Parr State Park
23. Channahon State Park
24. Fox River State Park
25. Argyle Lake State Park

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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