Where to see a Cooper's Hawk in Illinois
The Cooper's Hawk is regularly recorded in the counties of 68 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Kickapoo State Park
- Dixon Springs State Park
- Pyramid State Park
- Shabbona Lake State Park
- James "Pate" Philip State Park
- Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Kankakee River State Park
- Channahon State Park
- Moraine Hills State Park
- Silver Springs State Park
- Moraine View State Park
- Rock Cut State Park
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
- Gebhard Woods State Park
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
- William G. Stratton State Park
- Giant City State Park
- Lake Murphysboro State Park
- Horseshoe Lake State Park
- State Park Place
- Frank Holten State Recreation Area
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