Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Jefferson County, Illinois
3 spots in Jefferson County have enough data to rank, by species reported.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birding spot near Nason | 150 | 63 | 87 | 94 | 76 |
| Birding spot near Nason (Ward Branch) | 122 | 33 | 11 | 68 | 68 |
| Birding spot near Ina (north) | 92 | 24 | 49 | 48 | 36 |