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:
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Kankakee River State Park
- Silver Springs State Park
- Kickapoo State Park
- Fox Ridge State Park
- Pere Marquette State Park
- Ferne Clyffe State Park
- Dixon Springs State Park
- Cache River State Natural Area
- Trail of Tears State Forest
- Channahon State Park
- Argyle Lake State Park
- Fort Massac State Park
- Spring Lake State Park
- Walnut Point State Park
- Fort Defiance State Park
- Shabbona Lake State Park
- Union County State Forest
- Fort Creve Coeur State Park
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
- James "Pate" Philip State Park
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area
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