Where to see Red-tailed Hawk in Illinois

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.

Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park

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

You might spot Wood Duck, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Duck.

Lily Gardens Park

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

Palmer Square Park

Arboretum and Bird Watching

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

Armour Square Park

Beaux Arts Architecture and Community Hub

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Canada Goose.

Bronzeville

African American History and Architecture

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

Jefferson Barracks Military Post

Family Friendly and Historic Site

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and White-Tailed Deer.

Lock and Dam No. 21

Bald Eagles and Bird Watching

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

Lorraine Dixon Park

Accessible (general Park Access) and Community Park

You might spot Plants and Red Milkweed Beetle.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Osage-Orange, Cutleaf Teasel, and Common Milkweed.

Morton Arboretum

"arboretum" and "botanical Garden"

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Forktail.

Philip H. Sheridan Reserve Center

"birdwatching" and "cross Country Skiing"

You might spot Monarch, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Large White Trillium.

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago History and Civil Rights

You might spot Painted Turtle, Red-Tailed Hawk, and American Herring Gull.

Stolp Island

Architectural Landmark and Cultural Heritage

You might spot American Robin, Great Blue Heron, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

Abbott Park

Chicago History and Community Park

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.

Carver Park

Community Park, Family Friendly, Sports, Recreation, Swimming, Playground, Urban Wildlife, Fitness, Chicago Park District, Birdwatching

You might spot American Robin and Northern Mockingbird.

Fernwood Parkway Park

Urban Park, Greenspace, Walking, Running, Nature Observation, Relaxing, Family Friendly, Accessible, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic.