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Birding Near Peoria, IL

29 birding locations within 50 miles

Illinois · United States

29

Locations

53+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Peoria

Urban Park birding habitat

Illinois

2.9 mi away

Easy

Cooper Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Illinois with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

6.9 mi away

Moderate

Detweiller Riverside

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 201 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

6.9 mi away

Moderate

Worley Lake, Pekin Lake FWA

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 228 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

14.6 mi away

Moderate

Woodford SFWA

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 232 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

16.5 mi away

Moderate

Banner Marsh FWA - East Access

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 227 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

17.9 mi away

Moderate

Banner Marsh FWA - Main Access

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 200 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

19.6 mi away

Moderate

Banner Marsh FWA - Bell's Landing

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 213 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

19.9 mi away

Moderate

Marshall SFWA - Marshall Unit

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

21.3 mi away

Moderate

Spring Lake SFWA

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 251 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

23.1 mi away

Moderate

Spring Lake Bottoms

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 206 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Illinois

25.4 mi away

Challenging

Sand Ridge State Forest

Forest birding hotspot in Illinois with 209 recorded species.

ForestMountainSpringFall
Mountain birding habitat

Illinois

27.5 mi away

Challenging

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Goofy Ridge

Mountain birding hotspot in Illinois with 240 recorded species.

MountainWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

28.9 mi away

Moderate

Evergreen Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 260 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

30.1 mi away

Moderate

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Bluff

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 268 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

30.4 mi away

Moderate

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 288 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

30.5 mi away

Moderate

Evergreen Lake - Shady Hallow Area

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 230 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

32.7 mi away

Moderate

Coal Miner's Trail, Minonk

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 219 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Illinois

33.1 mi away

Easy

White Oak Park, Bloomington

Urban Park birding hotspot in Illinois with 209 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

34.9 mi away

Moderate

Emiquon Preserve - Visitor's Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 285 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

34.9 mi away

Moderate

Lake Bloomington

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 225 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

36.4 mi away

Moderate

Emiquon Preserve - southern pullovers

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 205 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

38.5 mi away

Moderate

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 285 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

39.7 mi away

Moderate

Schroeder Wildlife Sanctuary

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 218 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Mountain birding habitat

Illinois

40.1 mi away

Challenging

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge - Marquis Oak Ridge Trail

Mountain birding hotspot in Illinois with 206 recorded species.

MountainSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Illinois

43.2 mi away

Moderate

Lake Rawson

Lake birding hotspot in Illinois with 230 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Illinois

43.4 mi away

Moderate

Lake Arispie/Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Illinois with 251 recorded species.

WetlandLakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

44.5 mi away

Moderate

Mautino SFWA

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 208 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

46.4 mi away

Easy

Johnson Sauk Trail State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 231 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Illinois

49.1 mi away

Easy

Moraine View State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Illinois with 238 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Peoria

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

BuffleheadCommon GoldeneyeHooded MerganserKilldeerRing-billed GullMourning DoveCooper's HawkBald EagleBlack-capped ChickadeeGreater White-fronted GooseCanada GooseRed-tailed HawkPeregrine FalconHouse FinchSandhill CraneWood DuckGadwallRoss's GooseMute SwanTrumpeter SwanAmerican WigeonGreater ScaupNorthern ShovelerSnow GooseMallard+28 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland18 locations
Grassland11 locations
Lake8 locations
Mountain3 locations
Urban Park2 locations
Forest1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Fall29 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Peoria, IL?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Peoria include Cooper Park, Detweiller Riverside, Worley Lake, Pekin Lake FWA, Woodford SFWA, Banner Marsh FWA - East Access. These spots offer urban park, grassland, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Peoria?▼
Birders near Peoria can spot species including Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, Bald Eagle. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Peoria?▼
The best seasons for birding near Peoria are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Peoria?▼
There are 29 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Peoria, IL, ranging from 2.9 to 49.1 miles from the city center.

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