Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Vermilion County, Illinois
Kennekuk Cove County Park leads Vermilion County's birding spots with 142 species reported, best in spring. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennekuk Cove County Park | 142 | 24 | 113 | 73 | 84 |
| Clear Pond | 133 | 38 | 115 | 77 | 77 |
| Lake Vermilion | 125 | 66 | 88 | 42 | 76 |
| Russell M. Duffin Nature Preserve | 95 | 9 | 82 | 53 | 9 |
| Long Pond | 44 | 3 | 26 | 28 | 9 |
| Birding spot near Bismarck | 155 | 49 | 137 | 77 | 86 |
| Birding spot near Fairmount | 138 | 46 | 106 | 60 | 89 |