Where to see a Common Merganser in Illinois
The Common Merganser is regularly recorded in the counties of 50 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Sam Parr State Park
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Kankakee River State Park
- Channahon State Park
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area
- Moraine Hills State Park
- Starved Rock State Park
- Matthiessen State Park
- Buffalo Rock State Park
- Silver Springs State Park
- Illini State Park
- Fox River State Park
- James "Pate" Philip State Park
- Pyramid State Park
- Campbells Island State Park
- Rock Cut State Park
- Moraine View State Park
- Fox Ridge State Park
- Mississippi Palisades State Park
- Spring Lake State Park
- Fort Creve Coeur State Park
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