Birding spots · Illinois
Best Birding Spots in Woodford County, Illinois
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area leads Woodford County's birding spots with 169 species reported, best in spring. 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area | 169 | 75 | 124 | 81 | 116 |
| Fon du Lac Park District | 116 | 46 | 66 | 58 | 92 |
| Lake Eureka Park | 75 | 21 | 60 | 40 | 21 |
| Spring Bay Fen State Natural Area | 59 | 42 | 17 | 3 | 23 |
| Birding spot near Minonk | 175 | 20 | 166 | 78 | 105 |
| Birding spot near El Paso | 130 | 29 | 114 | 78 | 69 |
| Birding spot near Congerville | 108 | 5 | 90 | 53 | 38 |
| Birding spot near Congerville (northeast) | 106 | 13 | 95 | 14 | 25 |
| Birding spot near Kappa | 99 | 31 | 63 | 29 | 15 |