Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Randolph County, Illinois
Baldwin Lake (Smith Lake) leads Randolph County's birding spots with 120 species reported, best in winter. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Lake (Smith Lake) | 120 | 77 | 37 | 48 | 44 |
| Birding spot near Kaskaskia | 94 | 46 | 45 | 41 | 26 |