Where to see a Common Green Darner in Illinois

The Common Green Darner is recorded in the counties of 34 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
2. Gebhard Woods State Park
3. William G. Stratton State Park
4. Kickapoo State Park
5. Pyramid State Park
6. Silver Springs State Park
7. Beaver Dam State Park
8. Spring Lake State Park
9. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
10. James "Pate" Philip State Park
11. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
12. Kankakee River State Park
13. Channahon State Park
14. Pere Marquette State Park
15. Sam Parr State Park
16. Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins
17. Fort Chartres State Park
18. Fort Kaskaskia State Park
19. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
20. Randolph County State Recreation Area
21. Beall Woods State Park
22. Big River State Forest
23. Delabar State Park
24. Shabbona Lake State Park
25. Mississippi Palisades 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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