Where to see a Common Loon in Illinois
The Common Loon is regularly recorded in the counties of 30 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Rock Cut State Park
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Moraine Hills State Park
- James "Pate" Philip State Park
- Moraine View State Park
- Mississippi Palisades State Park
- Weldon Springs State Park
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
- Spring Lake State Park
- Fort Creve Coeur State Park
- Kankakee River State Park
- Fox Ridge State Park
- Hazlet State Park
- Channahon State Park
- South Shore State Park
- Shabbona Lake State Park
- Lincolns New Salem State Park
- Horseshoe Lake State Park
- Apple River Canyon State Park
- Sand Ridge State Forest
- Starved Rock State Park
Common Loon in other states โ ยท All Illinois state parks โ