Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Fayette County, Illinois
Soper Lake (historical) leads Fayette County's birding spots with 145 species reported, best in fall. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soper Lake (historical) | 145 | 52 | 56 | 72 | 90 |
| Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area | 88 | 13 | 57 | 56 | 30 |
| Birding spot near Keyesport (Hurricane Creek) | 184 | 47 | 135 | 104 | 118 |
| Birding spot near Keyesport (Louse Run) | 96 | 16 | 47 | 45 | 50 |