Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Macon County, Illinois
Rock Springs Conservation Area leads Macon County's birding spots with 158 species reported, best in spring. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs Conservation Area | 158 | 46 | 145 | 73 | 66 |
| Friends Creek Conservation Area | 120 | 15 | 105 | 53 | 57 |
| Sand Creek Open Space Reservation | 118 | 32 | 99 | 67 | 67 |
| Sportsmans Park | 105 | 39 | 72 | 24 | 54 |
| Nelson Park and Golf Course | 78 | 29 | 24 | 14 | 41 |
| Fairview Park | 64 | 20 | 45 | 48 | 27 |
| Fisherman's Wharf | 59 | 34 | 26 | 3 | 15 |
| Birding spot near Elwin | 42 | 14 | 24 | 4 | 13 |