Where to see a Purple Martin in Illinois

The Purple Martin is regularly recorded in the counties of 66 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. Mississippi Palisades State Park
5. Jubilee College State Park
6. Fox Ridge State Park
7. Pyramid State Park
8. Sam Parr State Park
9. Argyle Lake State Park
10. Rock Island Trail State Park
11. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
12. Moraine Hills State Park
13. Sand Ridge State Forest
14. Spring Lake State Park
15. Horseshoe Lake State Park
16. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
17. Starved Rock State Park
18. Matthiessen State Park
19. Buffalo Rock State Park
20. Illini State Park
21. Fox River State Park
22. Moraine View State Park
23. James "Pate" Philip State Park
24. Giant City State Park
25. Lake Murphysboro State Park

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