Where to see a Great Horned Owl in Illinois

The Great Horned Owl is regularly recorded in the counties of 61 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. James "Pate" Philip State Park
2. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
3. Moraine View State Park
4. Horseshoe Lake State Park
5. Illinois Beach State Park
6. Chain O' Lakes State Park
7. Volo Bog State Natural Area
8. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
9. Starved Rock State Park
10. Matthiessen State Park
11. Buffalo Rock State Park
12. Dixon Springs State Park
13. Illini State Park
14. Fox River State Park
15. Shabbona Lake State Park
16. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
17. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
18. Fox Ridge State Park
19. Kankakee River State Park
20. Channahon State Park
21. Giant City State Park
22. Lake Murphysboro State Park
23. Apple River Canyon State Park
24. Silver Springs State Park
25. Sand Ridge State Forest

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