Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Moultrie County, Illinois
Lake Shelbyville leads Moultrie County's birding spots with 171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shelbyville | 171 | 55 | 136 | 102 | 66 |
| West Okaw River State Fish and Wildlife Management Area | 125 | 0 | 100 | 25 | 61 |
| Whitley Creek | 121 | 22 | 98 | 54 | 30 |
| Lake Shelbyville (Camfield Branch) | 104 | 36 | 48 | 5 | 62 |
| Birding spot near Allenville | 68 | 11 | 21 | 33 | 32 |