Where to see Northern Cardinal in Illinois

Sauganash Trail

Rails To Trails, Urban Oasis, Walking, Cycling, Running, Wildlife, Family Friendly, Accessible, Nature, Chicago Park

You might spot White Mulberry, House Finch, and Scissor Grinder.

Brookfield Zoo

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot Polar Bear, Brown Bear, and American Bison.

Cosley Zoo

Accessible and Conservation

You might spot Red Fox, Equus Africanus Asinus, and Western Barn Owl.

Durso Park

"family Friendly", "neighborhood Park", "playground", "outdoor Recreation", "urban Green Space", "basketball Courts", "picnic Spot", "birdwatching"

You might spot European Starling.

Lily Gardens Park

Family Friendly, Playground, Urban Park, Community Park, Outdoor Recreation, Free Admission, Children's Play Area, Neighborhood Green Space.

River Park

Wildlife Friendly, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Paddling, Fishing, Hiking, Accessible, Nature Reserve, Sports

You might spot Duck, American Robin, and Black-Crowned Night Heron.

Palmer Square Park

Arboretum and Bird Watching

You might spot Downy Woodpecker, American Robin, and American Crow.

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Cassin's 13-Year Cicada, Duck, and White-Tailed Deer.

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Bronzeville

African American History and Architecture

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Central Springfield Historic District

Architecture and Commercial Buildings.

You might spot Duck, Canada Goose, and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Galesburg Historic District

Architecture and Carl Sandburg

You might spot Canada Goose, American Robin, and Great Blue Heron.

Haight Village Historic District

Architecture and Greek Revival

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Henson Robinson Zoo

Animal Encounters and Conservation

You might spot Cassin's 13-Year Cicada, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Hyde Park–Kenwood Historic District

Barack Obama Residence and Chicago Architecture

You might spot American Robin, Great Blue Heron, and Duck.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack

Agricultural Exhibits and Auto Racing

You might spot Butterweed, Common Pawpaw, and Eastern Cottontail.

Ladd Arboretum

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Eastern Cottontail, American Robin, and Monarch.

Lilacia Park

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot American Robin, Monarch, and Duck.

Lincoln Park Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Chicago Attraction

You might spot House Sparrow, Red Admiral, and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.

Lock and Dam No. 19

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

You might spot Northern Cardinal, Eastern Pondhawk, and Common Watersnake.

Lock and Dam No. 21

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

You might spot Ivory Gull, Bald Eagle, and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Lock and Dam No. 24

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

You might spot Bald Eagle, Box Elder, and Chicory.

Oak Park Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cactus & Succulents

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, House Sparrow, and Monarch.

West Argyle Street Historic District

Architecture and Asian Food

You might spot Red-Winged Blackbird and Northern Cardinal.

Gompers Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Fishing, Wetlands, Playground, Sports Facilities, Nature Trails, Chicago River, Historic, Picnicking.

You might spot Pond Slider and Great Blue Heron.

Indian Boundary Park

Park, Cultural Center, Nature Area, Family Friendly, Playground, Birdwatching, Historic, Urban Oasis, Accessible, Community Events

You might spot Pond Slider, Virginia Bluebells, and Canada Goose.

Jackson Park

Birdwatching, Historic, Nature Sanctuary, Family Friendly, Lakefront, Walking Trails, Wildlife, Photography, Cherry Blossoms, Accessible.

You might spot Great Blue Heron and American Herring Gull.