Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Monroe County, Illinois
Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve leads Monroe County's birding spots with 114 species reported, best in spring. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve | 114 | 39 | 99 | 66 | 45 |
| Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area | 88 | 13 | 71 | 17 | 21 |
| Birding spot near Fults | 169 | 81 | 148 | 78 | 46 |
| Birding spot near Valmeyer | 109 | 24 | 103 | 24 | 14 |