Where to see a Great Egret in Illinois

The Great Egret is regularly recorded in the counties of 65 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

  1. Illinois Beach State Park
  2. Chain O' Lakes State Park
  3. Moraine Hills State Park
  4. Volo Bog State Natural Area
  5. Mississippi Palisades State Park
  6. Kankakee River State Park
  7. Sand Ridge State Forest
  8. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
  9. State Park Place
  10. Pyramid State Park
  11. Sam Parr State Park
  12. Channahon State Park
  13. Fort Massac State Park
  14. Fort Defiance State Park
  15. Horseshoe Lake State Park
  16. Campbells Island State Park
  17. James "Pate" Philip State Park
  18. Frank Holten State Recreation Area
  19. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  20. Silver Springs State Park
  21. Hazlet State Park
  22. South Shore State Park
  23. Giant City State Park
  24. Lake Murphysboro State Park
  25. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

Great Egret in other states โ†’ ยท All Illinois state parks โ†’