Where to see a Hooded Merganser in Illinois

The Hooded Merganser is regularly recorded in the counties of 67 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

  1. Pyramid State Park
  2. Sam Parr State Park
  3. Argyle Lake State Park
  4. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
  5. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
  6. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  7. Illinois Beach State Park
  8. Chain O' Lakes State Park
  9. Volo Bog State Natural Area
  10. Kankakee River State Park
  11. Channahon State Park
  12. James "Pate" Philip State Park
  13. Moraine View State Park
  14. Moraine Hills State Park
  15. Fort Massac State Park
  16. Campbells Island State Park
  17. Horseshoe Lake State Park
  18. Sand Ridge State Forest
  19. Rock Cut State Park
  20. Mississippi Palisades State Park
  21. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
  22. Silver Springs State Park
  23. Jubilee College State Park
  24. Kickapoo State Park
  25. Siloam Springs State Park

Hooded Merganser in other states โ†’ ยท All Illinois state parks โ†’