Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Douglas County, Illinois
Walnut Point State Park Lake leads Douglas County's birding spots with 123 species reported, best in spring. 3 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Point State Park Lake | 123 | 23 | 103 | 59 | 52 |
| Birding spot near Hindsboro | 125 | 47 | 104 | 48 | 72 |
| Birding spot near Arcola | 110 | 17 | 99 | 1 | 22 |