Where to see Northern Cardinal in Illinois

We found 34 places featuring Northern Cardinal in Illinois. Plan your next visit below.

Botanical Garden50 species

Illinois, US

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Heritage

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

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Park50 species

Illinois, US

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Bird Watching and Civilian Conservation Corps.

You might spot Brown-Belted Bumble Bee and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

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Historic Site50 species

Illinois, US

Brandon Road Lock and Dam

Barge Watching and Des Plaines River

You might spot Carolina Mantis and Goldenrod Soldier Beetle.

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Historic District1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Downtown Quincy Historic District

Architectural Styles and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Amur Honeysuckle, and Poison Hemlock.

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Park2 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Durso Park

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

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

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Park1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park

Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Historic, Cultural, Outdoor Recreation, Boating, Urban Oasis, Wildlife Viewing

You might spot American Robin, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.

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Botanical Garden50 species

Illinois, US

Lilacia Park

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot American Robin, Monarch, and Duck.

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Park3 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Lily Gardens Park

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

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, American Robin, and Duck.

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Historic Site50 species

Illinois, US

Lock and Dam No. 19

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

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

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Historic Site1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Lock and Dam No. 21

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

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

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Loop Retail Historic District place preview

Historic District1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Loop Retail Historic District

Architecture and Chicago History

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

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Historic District1 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Michigan–Wacker Historic District

Art Deco and Chicago Architecture

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

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Park5 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Palmer Square Park

Arboretum and Bird Watching

You might spot American Robin, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Canada Goose.

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Park8 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

River Park

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

You might spot American Robin and White-Tailed Deer.

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Trail50 species

Illinois, US

Sauganash Trail

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

You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Lesser Celandine, and American Robin.

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Park50 species

Illinois, US

Scoville Park

Accessible and Community

You might spot Common Milkweed and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

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Zoo3 sightings13 species

Illinois, US

Brookfield Zoo

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear, and African Lion.

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Zoo1 sightings13 species

Illinois, US

Cosley Zoo

Accessible and Conservation

You might spot Bobcat, Canada Lynx, and White-Tailed Deer.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

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

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Neighborhood12 species

Illinois, US

Bronzeville

African American History and Architecture

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

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Historic District1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Central Springfield Historic District

Architecture and Commercial Buildings.

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

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Historic District2 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Galesburg Historic District

Architecture and Carl Sandburg

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

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Historic District12 species

Illinois, US

Haight Village Historic District

Architecture and Greek Revival

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

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Historic District12 species

Illinois, US

Hyde Park–Kenwood Historic District

Barack Obama Residence and Chicago Architecture

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

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Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack place preview

Historic District2 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack

Agricultural Exhibits and Auto Racing

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

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Botanical Garden12 species

Illinois, US

Ladd Arboretum

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

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

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Lincoln Park Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Chicago Attraction

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

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Historic Site12 species

Illinois, US

Lock and Dam No. 24

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

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

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Botanical Garden12 species

Illinois, US

Oak Park Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cactus & Succulents

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

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Historic District12 species

Illinois, US

West Argyle Street Historic District

Architecture and Asian Food

You might spot Red-Winged Blackbird and Northern Cardinal.

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Zoo1 sightings11 species

Illinois, US

Henson Robinson Zoo

Animal Encounters and Conservation

You might spot African Penguin, Wolverine, and Black Bear.

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Park10 species

Illinois, US

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.

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Park1 sightings10 species

Illinois, US

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.

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Park18 sightings8 species

Illinois, US

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.

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Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park

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