Where to see a Lesser Yellowlegs in Illinois
The Lesser Yellowlegs is regularly recorded in the counties of 62 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Sand Ridge State Forest
- Sam Parr State Park
- Fort Defiance State Park
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Siloam Springs State Park
- Sid Simpson State Park
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Kankakee River State Park
- Silver Springs State Park
- Channahon State Park
- Weldon Springs State Park
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area
- Moraine Hills State Park
- Rock Cut State Park
- Jubilee College State Park
- Rock Island Trail State Park
- Giant City State Park
- Lake Murphysboro State Park
- Pere Marquette State Park
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