Where to see a Widow Skimmer in Illinois

The Widow Skimmer is recorded in the counties of 72 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Pyramid State Park
2. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
3. Gebhard Woods State Park
4. William G. Stratton State Park
5. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
6. Ramsey Lake State Park
7. Silver Springs State Park
8. Sam Parr State Park
9. Kickapoo State Park
10. Giant City State Park
11. Lake Murphysboro State Park
12. Weldon Springs State Park
13. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
14. Argyle Lake State Park
15. Nauvoo State Park
16. Montebello State Park
17. Weinberg-King State Park
18. Stephen A Forbes State Park
19. Lincoln Trail State Park
20. Washington County State Recreation Area
21. Sangchris Lake State Park
22. Kankakee River State Park
23. Channahon State Park
24. Ferne Clyffe State Park
25. Cache River State Natural Area

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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