Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Henderson County, Illinois
Mississippi River - Drew Chute leads Henderson County's birding spots with 104 species reported, best in summer. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River - Drew Chute | 104 | 26 | 33 | 60 | 56 |
| Spring Slough | 88 | 28 | 10 | 41 | 56 |
| Birding spot near Gladstone | 140 | 2 | 34 | 87 | 83 |