Jun 19, 2026
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Parki
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Illinois
Prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and migratory birds
Illinois combines prairie heritage with rivers, wetlands, lakeshores, and woodland habitats, offering family nature experiences that range from bird migration corridors to local parks and river landscapes.
Sightings
2,788
Places
445
Species
677
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Illinois
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Illinois.
Jun 19, 2026
Durso Parki
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Jun 19, 2026
Durso Parki
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(c) Gregory Wada, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 19, 2026
River Parki
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(c) Becca, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 19, 2026
River Parki
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(c) Becca, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 19, 2026
River Parki
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(c) Becca, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Illinois.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Illinois' guide into an actual day out.
Park98 sightings9 species
Illinois, US
Northerly Island
You might spot Canada Goose, Ring-Billed Gull, and Red-Winged Blackbird.
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Park95 sightings8 species
Illinois, US
Jackson Park
You might spot Great Blue Heron and American Herring Gull.
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Park92 sightings50 species
Illinois, US
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
You might spot American Robin, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.
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Park84 sightings50 species
Illinois, US
Lily Gardens Park
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, American Robin, and Duck.
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Park49 sightings50 species
Illinois, US
Lilacia Park
You might spot American Robin, Monarch, and Duck.
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Park48 sightings50 species
Illinois, US
Loop Retail Historic District
You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Illinois
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Illinois.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Illinois
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Illinois.
Birds
Birding in Illinois
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Illinois.
1,040 Sightings134 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Illinois
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Illinois.
47 Sightings293 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Illinois
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Illinois feel richer.
667 Sightings169 Species
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