Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Gallatin County, Illinois
Shawnee National Forest (Pounds Escarpment) leads Gallatin County's birding spots with 90 species reported, best in spring. 1 spot in the county has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee National Forest (Pounds Escarpment) | 90 | 16 | 81 | 31 | 24 |