Local Birding
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McNaughton/Dirksen Park
Directions |
Rt. 29 south out of Peoria towards Pekin. Left on Rt. 98, up the
hill. Dirksen Park is on the north side of 98, whereas McNaughton Park is
on the south side.
Dirksen: 2200 Edgewater Dr., Pekin, IL 61554
McNaughton: 708 Washington St., Pekin, IL 61554
Google Map to McNaughton/Dirksen Parks
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Birding
Hotspot Map |
Description |
Teaming with lush vegetation, gently rolling hills, picnic areas
and beautiful lakes, the Dirksen Park complex of 1,309 upland woodland acres.
Dirksen Park is a comprised of oak-hickory forest and open shrubland. An
extensive hiking/mountain biking/cross country trail runs through the park,
crossing several cobble-bottomed creeks.
McNaughton Park's 850 acres feature habitats such as shrubland, restored
tallgrass prairie, and oak/hickory forests containing some of the most
impressive white oak in the entire Illinois River Valley. |
Suggested Route/Stops |
Trail map of
McNaughton Park
Trail map of
Dirksen Park |
Commonly Seen Birds |
Woodland species. Stand of pines in McNaughton Park is a good place for
Barred Owls |
Specialties
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The woods makes a good habitat for migrating warblers and other
upland species.
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Birding hike with members of the Illinois Audubon Society
Spring Gathering 2007 - McNaughton Park |