Most Common Species
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Magicicada cassini
Very Common7 obs.
Lactuca floridana
Wild Lettuce
Very Common3 obs.
A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
The animals people report most often in and around Des Plaines State Fish And Wildlife Area include Hackberry Emperor, Great Blue Heron, American Robin, Red-Winged Blackbird and Bullfrog. Plants lead the list with 25 species, followed by 13 insects and 9 birds.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Wild Lettuce
Pleurisy Root
Hackberry Emperor
Davis' Sedge
Venus'S-Bath
Fleeceflower
Phlox
Cup Plant
Wingstem
Rainbow Weed
Great Blue Heron
Amur Honeysuckle
American Robin
Poison Ivy
Red-Winged Blackbird