Where to see a Common Nighthawk in Illinois
The Common Nighthawk is regularly recorded in the counties of 49 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Silver Springs State Park
- Fort Massac State Park
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
- James "Pate" Philip State Park
- Apple River Canyon State Park
- Pere Marquette State Park
- Pyramid State Park
- Argyle Lake State Park
- Spring Lake State Park
- Moraine View State Park
- Horseshoe Lake State Park
- Fort Creve Coeur State Park
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area
- Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins
- State Park Place
- Campbells Island State Park
- Frank Holten State Recreation Area
- Moraine Hills State Park
- Starved Rock State Park
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