Where to see a Purple Finch in Illinois

The Purple Finch is regularly recorded in the counties of 65 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Kickapoo State Park
2. Fox Ridge State Park
3. Ferne Clyffe State Park
4. Cache River State Natural Area
5. Trail of Tears State Forest
6. Walnut Point State Park
7. Union County State Forest
8. James "Pate" Philip State Park
9. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
10. Illinois Beach State Park
11. Chain O' Lakes State Park
12. Volo Bog State Natural Area
13. Spring Lake State Park
14. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
15. Mississippi Palisades State Park
16. Pyramid State Park
17. Moraine Hills State Park
18. Apple River Canyon State Park
19. Kankakee River State Park
20. Silver Springs State Park
21. Giant City State Park
22. Lake Murphysboro State Park
23. Channahon State Park
24. Shabbona Lake State Park
25. Horseshoe Lake State Park

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