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Black Tern Marsh West Overlook
Since Nov 2024
In Illinois, US
VMI102
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About this site
Named for the state endangered black tern that has been know to nest here, this now busy location remains home to sandhill cranes, mallard ducks, muskrats, and several species of turtles. The amount of open water varies from year to year, season to season, and determines which wildlife will feel most at home.
About IDNR & Friends at Moraine Hills State Park, McHenry Dam and Volo Bog State Natural Area
IDNR in northeastern Illinois is lucky to have sites supported by Friends groups - Friends of Moraine Hills State Park and Friends of Volo Bog. Both are 501(c)(3) membership organizations.
The purpose of both Friends groups is to promote citizen awareness of the local natural heritage of the sites and to help care for and preserve them through supporting special events, volunteer opportunities, scholarships, educational and training programs.
Visit our Friends at:
www.FriendsofMoraineHillsStatePark.org
www.FriendsofVoloBog.org