Where to see a Eastern Forktail in Illinois

The Eastern Forktail is recorded in the counties of 30 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Nauvoo State Park
2. Montebello State Park
3. Weinberg-King State Park
4. Sam Parr State Park
5. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
6. Gebhard Woods State Park
7. William G. Stratton State Park
8. Kankakee River State Park
9. Channahon State Park
10. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
11. Mississippi Palisades State Park
12. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
13. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
14. Silver Springs State Park
15. Illinois Beach State Park
16. Chain O' Lakes State Park
17. Volo Bog State Natural Area
18. Sangchris Lake State Park
19. Spring Lake State Park
20. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
21. James "Pate" Philip State Park
22. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
23. Shabbona Lake State Park
24. White Pines Forest State Park
25. Castle Rock State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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