North Branch Chicago River Boat Ramps

7 boat launches are mapped on North Branch Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois.

North Branch Chicago River water level & temperature

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Wildlife you might see at North Branch Chicago River

Most-observed birds: American Robin (2,072), Canada Goose (1,412), House Sparrow (1,373), Mallard (1,305), Northern Cardinal (1,202), Red-winged Blackbird (1,155), Rock Pigeon (1,096), Great Blue Heron (886), Mourning Dove (858), Cooper's Hawk (839).

Other wildlife: Eastern Gray Squirrel (1,821), Eastern Cottontail (1,667), White-tailed Deer (1,595), Pond Slider (669), Coyote (345), Common Raccoon (342).

Numbers are research-grade observations of each species recorded in and around the water by the iNaturalist community (367 bird, mammal, reptile and amphibian species in the area). Sightings are not guaranteed.

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