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Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Illinois largest man-made lake is a paradise for bird-watching enthusiasts.
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Birding Hotspots in Illinois
Browse the destinations collected under Birding Hotspots in Illinois so you can compare the strongest park guides and stops in one place.
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Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
This natural area was recently restored in 2001 after the lakes and floodplains spent several decades completely drained.
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Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
This sprawling 2,537-acre nature preserve is more than just protected grassland prairie.
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Montrose Harbor and the Magic Hedge
You do not have to head far out of the city to see some of Mother Nature is most beautiful, winged creatures.
Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
This 1,775-acre plot of land is one of the best places to see uncommon species of birds.
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Pine Hills/LaRue Ecological Area, Shawnee National Forest
Although this nature reserve is only 3,547-acres in size, it manages to cram 14 different types of ecosystems within its borders, which means you can see a unique species of birds that can not be found anywhere else in the state.
