Where to see a Red-Breasted Merganser in Illinois
The Red-Breasted Merganser is regularly recorded in the counties of 43 Illinois state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- James "Pate" Philip State Park
- Kankakee River State Park
- Channahon State Park
- Moraine Hills State Park
- Kickapoo State Park
- Silver Springs State Park
- Stephen A Forbes State Park
- Hazlet State Park
- Pyramid State Park
- South Shore State Park
- Shabbona Lake State Park
- Moraine View State Park
- Horseshoe Lake State Park
- Rock Cut State Park
- Weldon Springs State Park
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
- Spring Lake State Park
- Fort Creve Coeur State Park
- Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area
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