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:

  1. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  2. Illinois Beach State Park
  3. Chain O' Lakes State Park
  4. Volo Bog State Natural Area
  5. Silver Springs State Park
  6. Fort Massac State Park
  7. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
  8. James "Pate" Philip State Park
  9. Apple River Canyon State Park
  10. Pere Marquette State Park
  11. Pyramid State Park
  12. Argyle Lake State Park
  13. Spring Lake State Park
  14. Moraine View State Park
  15. Horseshoe Lake State Park
  16. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
  17. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
  18. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
  19. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
  20. Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins
  21. State Park Place
  22. Campbells Island State Park
  23. Frank Holten State Recreation Area
  24. Moraine Hills State Park
  25. Starved Rock State Park

Common Nighthawk in other states โ†’ ยท All Illinois state parks โ†’