Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Saline County, Illinois
Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area leads Saline County's birding spots with 115 species reported, best in spring. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area | 115 | 28 | 86 | 34 | 44 |
| Shawnee National Forest (east) | 87 | 22 | 62 | 50 | 28 |
| Saline County State Conservation Area | 87 | 26 | 64 | 11 | 14 |