Where to see a Hairy Woodpecker in Illinois

The Hairy Woodpecker is regularly recorded in the counties of 70 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

  1. Illinois Beach State Park
  2. Chain O' Lakes State Park
  3. Volo Bog State Natural Area
  4. Kankakee River State Park
  5. Silver Springs State Park
  6. Kickapoo State Park
  7. Fox Ridge State Park
  8. Pere Marquette State Park
  9. Ferne Clyffe State Park
  10. Dixon Springs State Park
  11. Cache River State Natural Area
  12. Trail of Tears State Forest
  13. Channahon State Park
  14. Argyle Lake State Park
  15. Fort Massac State Park
  16. Spring Lake State Park
  17. Walnut Point State Park
  18. Fort Defiance State Park
  19. Shabbona Lake State Park
  20. Union County State Forest
  21. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
  22. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
  23. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
  24. James "Pate" Philip State Park
  25. Prophetstown State Recreation Area

Hairy Woodpecker in other states โ†’ ยท All Illinois state parks โ†’