Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Henry County, Illinois
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area leads Henry County's birding spots with 187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area | 187 | 59 | 167 | 82 | 126 |
| Mineral Marsh Nature Preserve | 119 | 34 | 96 | 74 | 73 |
| Birding spot near Annawan | 59 | 0 | 34 | 38 | 5 |