Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Effingham County, Illinois
Ballard Nature Center leads Effingham County's birding spots with 145 species reported, best in spring. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Nature Center | 145 | 37 | 128 | 71 | 83 |
| Lake Sara | 66 | 0 | 32 | 46 | 29 |