Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Jasper County, Illinois
Newton Power Station Lake leads Jasper County's birding spots with 161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Power Station Lake | 161 | 68 | 93 | 84 | 108 |
| Prairie Ridge-Jasper State Natural Area | 116 | 44 | 95 | 37 | 42 |
| Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area | 115 | 42 | 71 | 43 | 73 |
| Robert Ridgway Grasslands Nature Preserve | 92 | 20 | 72 | 26 | 39 |