Birding guides and tours in Illinois, United States

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• Red Hill Birding

  Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Top birding hotspots in Illinois

1. 1.Lincoln Park (general)362 species
2. 2.Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Lincoln Park354 species
3. 3.Illinois Beach SP (South Unit)--general320 species
4. 4.Waukegan Harbor, Yacht Club, and Government Pier318 species
5. 5.Carlyle Lake (Clinton Co.)317 species
6. 6.Waukegan Beach315 species
7. 7.Jackson Park312 species
8. 8.Horseshoe Lake State Park310 species
9. 9.Illinois Beach SP (North Unit)--general308 species
10. 10.Lake Calumet area (PLEASE use sub locations if possible)301 species

Data: eBird (ebird.org), Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Birds to look for

• American Kestrel
• American Tree Sparrow
• Canada Goose
• Wood Duck
• Mallard
• Hooded Merganser
• Horned Grebe
• Red-bellied Woodpecker
• Downy Woodpecker
• American Crow
• White-breasted Nuthatch
• House Sparrow

Sightings are never guaranteed. · Includes birds from eBird hotspot lists. Data: eBird (ebird.org), Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Questions

How do I book a birding guide in Illinois?

Open a guide or tour listing in Illinois and contact the guide by message or their business contact details. Agree dates, booking and payment directly with them. Bird Tripping is a free directory and does not take guide payments.

Do I pay a deposit?

Each guide sets their own deposit and payment terms. Confirm these directly with the guide before paying.

What if a tour says “price on request”?

Contact the guide with your dates, group size and interests. Agree a quote and payment directly with the guide.

Am I guaranteed to see the target birds?

No. Guides know where and when birds are most likely, but sightings are never guaranteed.