Illinois River Road
Emiquon Preserve, IL

This site, sponsored by The Nature Conservancy, is home to several varieties of wildlife. Look on newly flooded lands for sandpipers and other shorebirds, especially during spring and fall migration periods. Likewise, ducks and other waterfowl make use of the refuge and preserve during the winter months. Perhaps the best introduction to the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge would include a hike down the Frank C. Bellrose Nature Trail. There, not only birds and butterflies, but also mammals such as Striped Skunk, raccoon, opossum, and river otter may be spotted.