Local Birding
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Donnelley-Depue
| Directions |
- From the intersection of SR (State Route) 26 and I 80 in Princeton, go
east on I 80 for 4.3 miles to Exit 61.
- Take the exit and go south (right) on I 180 for 1.9 miles.
- At Exit US 6, go east (left) on US 6 for 3.0 miles.
- Keep right on CR (County Road) 2775E/Princeton St. for 3.2 miles into
Depue.
- Turn south (left) briefly on East St., then west (right) on W. 4th St.
Follow 0.5 miles to the site.
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| GPS Coord. |
GPS Coordinates: N 41.32370; W 89.31647
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| Description |
The Donnelley/ DePue State Fish and Wildlife Areas complex, home to a $1 million
State Duck Stamp Project, is managed primarily for migratory waterfowl. Frank C.
Bellrose, world-renown waterfowl expert, has designated this area, located at
the “Great Bend” of the Illinois River, an important North American waterfowl
migration corridor.
The state wildlife areas established here contain a variety of wetland
habitats that are critical to migratory waterfowl. Consequently, much of the
3,015-acre complex is managed for waterfowl feeding, nesting, resting,
harvesting and viewing. Besides waterfowl, the site supports populations of
American White Pelicans and Bald Eagles during the winter months.
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| Suggested Route/Stops |
Fishing and boating are also popular |
| Commonly Seen Birds |
The state wildlife areas established here contain a variety of wetland habitats
that have always been critical to migratory waterfowl. Consequently, much of the
3,015-acre complex is managed for waterfowl feeding, nesting, resting,
harvesting and viewing.
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