Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Massac County, Illinois
Mermet Lake leads Massac County's birding spots with 176 species reported, best in spring. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mermet Lake | 176 | 67 | 154 | 102 | 67 |
| Fort Massac State Park | 142 | 35 | 137 | 61 | 53 |