Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Marion County, Illinois
Rocky Point Beach leads Marion County's birding spots with 143 species reported, best in spring. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Point Beach | 143 | 40 | 90 | 68 | 78 |
| Centralia Reservoir | 105 | 55 | 75 | 7 | 55 |
| Karl Bartel Grassland Land and Water Reserve | 95 | 36 | 73 | 28 | 43 |
| Foundation Park | 73 | 29 | 54 | 31 | 33 |
| Prairie Ridge-Marion State Natural Area | 69 | 29 | 52 | 10 | 24 |