Where to see a Southern Flying Squirrel in Illinois

The Southern Flying Squirrel is recorded in the counties of 22 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Ramsey Lake State Park
2. Siloam Springs State Park
3. Sid Simpson State Park
4. Sand Ridge State Forest
5. Nauvoo State Park
6. Montebello State Park
7. Weinberg-King State Park
8. Ferne Clyffe State Park
9. Cache River State Natural Area
10. Trail of Tears State Forest
11. Union County State Forest
12. James "Pate" Philip State Park
13. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
14. Illinois Beach State Park
15. Chain O' Lakes State Park
16. Volo Bog State Natural Area
17. Fox Ridge State Park
18. Walnut Point State Park
19. Rock Cut State Park
20. Moraine Hills State Park
21. Kankakee River State Park
22. Channahon State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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