Mickelson's Landing, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
Whiteside County, Illinois
Mickelson's Landing Plants and Wildlife
In the table below:
Click on the Plant, Bird, Reptile and Amphibian, Insect and Arachnid, and Mammal tabs at the bottom of the table to scroll through the lists.
These lists are based on species identified during site visits and sightings submitted using the link in the sub-bullet point below. Submitted species are added to the table as time allows.
Click here if you would like to submit records of plants or wildlife you have seen at this location.
Bloom periods are based on those provided by the Illinois Plants Database.
About Mickelson's Landing
Mickelson's landing is a wonderful place to view the Mississippi River, one of its backwater channels, wildlife, and sunsets. This is also a favorite spot for fishermen.
Amenities
Bench seat, boat ramp, informational kiosk, and a pit toilet. This site is along The Great River Trail.
How to get there:
Traveling from Route 84 between Thomson and Fulton, turn West onto Lock and Dam 13 road. Go West for a 1/4 mile, then turn right on Railroad Lane going North for one mile. Mickelson’s Landing is along the Sand Prairie Preserve to the left, just follow the signs to the river.
