Where to see a Merlin in Illinois

The Merlin is regularly recorded in the counties of 38 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. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
5. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
6. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
7. James "Pate" Philip State Park
8. Kankakee River State Park
9. Dixon Springs State Park
10. Channahon State Park
11. Spitler Woods State Park
12. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
13. Silver Springs State Park
14. Pyramid State Park
15. White Pines Forest State Park
16. Castle Rock State Park
17. Sand Ridge State Forest
18. Lowden State Park
19. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
20. Moraine Hills State Park
21. Rock Cut State Park
22. Moraine View State Park
23. Walnut Point State Park
24. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
25. Apple River Canyon State Park

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