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This web page lists 455 species of birds documented in the U.S. state of Illinois and accepted by the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee. It does not include the biggest birds in Illinois, but it provides common and scientific names, taxonomic sequence, and codes for each species.
Banner Marsh is a state park in Illinois that covers 4,363 acres of former farmland and coal mine. It has over 200 lakes, marshes, forests, and grasslands that support diverse wildlife, especially birds and fish.
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is a 240,000-acre (970 km 2), [2] 261-mile long (420 km) National Wildlife Refuge located in and along the Upper Mississippi River. It runs from Wabasha, Minnesota in the north to Rock Island, Illinois in the south.
The water of the lake, fed by abundant local springs, is cooler than most Illinois River lakes. In the 1980s, both north and south lakes were rehabilitated to remove an undesirable carp and gizzard shad population. [3] [7] This rehabilition improved water clarity, helped aquatic plants to grow, and improved the desirable fish population. [3]
The Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 974-acre (394 ha) conservation area located in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located south of Lincoln, Illinois . Founded in 1971 as Railsplitter State Park , it was renamed in 1995 in honor of Edward R. Madigan , a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the town of ...
A 43,890-acre wildlife refuge in southern Illinois with diverse habitats and species. It is a resting area for migratory birds, a recreation site, and an industrial complex with concrete igloos.
It is near the confluence of the Sangamon River and Illinois River.; [2] [3] the original confluence of the meandering Sangamon River channel and the Illinois River is contained within the Sanganois Conservation Area. [4] The area is located in southwestern Mason County, northwestern Cass County, and a small portion in Schuyler County. [2]
The Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 4,100-acre (1,700 ha) state park owned and operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). It is located in Saline County , five miles west of the small city of Harrisburg .