Reported Wildlife Sightings in Illinois
Intersted in wildlife? There are many reported wildlife sightings in Illinois. There are also many wildlife sightings in Southern Illinois.
Southern Illinois is a paradise for wildlife lovers. With thousands of acres of protected forests, state and national parks, and wildlife refuges, you're sure to find lots of nature excursions to fill your time! Bookmark this page and check back often!
Now keep your eyes peeled:
Experts cast doubt on ‘cougar’ sightings (illinoiscougarwatch.com)
A Lion in our Midst?
Video: The Great Cougar Coverup
ALERT: Williamson County: Prime Early Bass Spot
My Everyday Drive is a Pathway of Wildlife Sights
Mountain Lions on my Mind
It May Be the Most Beautiful Time of Year in the Region
Cougars in Southern Illinois?
Cougars in Illinois?
Researchers Ponder Rise in Armadillo Sightings
Sightings of Red Foxes Delight Wildlife Lovers
Illinois Furbearer Guide: Bobcat
And just for fun:
Thunderbirds over Illinois!
Illinois Bigfoot and Mystery Animals
Back 2 Basics will keep this page updated with more news articles related to the wildlife sightings topic.
Come to Back 2 Basics Cabin Rentals in southern Illinois, on 42 secluded acres in the Shawnee National Forest, and see the wildlife sights for yourself! While we can't guarantee any mystery animal sightings, if you sit and look out your cabin picture window long enough, you're likely to see wild turkey, deer, coyotes, vultures, and much more.
Nature within 1 hour driving to Back 2 Basics
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - south side of the refuge is about 10 minutes driving from Back 2 Basics, just north of Blue Sky Vineyard, but the visitor center is 32 minutes according to Mapquest
Fern Clyffe State Park - 22 minutes according to Mapquest
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge - 26 minutes according to Mapquest
Giant City State Park - 29 minutes according to Mapquest
Union County Conservation Area - 43 minutes according to Mapquest
Cache River - 46 minutes according to Mapquest - includes Tunnel Hill State Trail
Rend Lake and Wayne Fitzgeral State Recreation Area - 52 minutes according to Mapquest
Illinois Wildlife and Nature Viewing Guide - Links to sites across the state
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