Jun 6, 2026
Auburn University Historic Districti
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Alabama
Forests, rivers, wetlands, and Gulf Coast wildlife
Alabama blends forested hills, river systems, wetlands, and Gulf Coast habitats, giving families a mix of birdlife, freshwater nature, and coastal wildlife experiences across the state.
Sightings
1,656
Places
317
Species
569
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Alabama
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Alabama.
Jun 6, 2026
Auburn University Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Auburn University Historic Districti
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Jun 5, 2026
Auburn University Historic Districti
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Jun 5, 2026
Auburn University Historic Districti
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Jun 5, 2026
Anderson Place Historic Districti
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Alabama.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Alabama's guide into an actual day out.
Park92 sightings9 species
Alabama, US
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Carpenter Bee.
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Park48 sightings50 species
Alabama, US
Gadsden Downtown Historic District
You might spot Elf Orpine, Canada Goose, and Great Blue Heron.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Alabama, US
Alabama City Wall Street Historic District
You might spot Elf Orpine, Canada Goose, and Leatherleaf Mahonia.
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Park46 sightings50 species
Alabama, US
Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District
You might spot Anole, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Park45 sightings50 species
Alabama, US
Audubon Place Historic District
You might spot Anole, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Park45 sightings50 species
Alabama, US
Gorgas-Manly Historic District
You might spot Anole, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Alabama
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Alabama.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Alabama
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Alabama.
Birds
Birding in Alabama
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Alabama.
335 Sightings104 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Alabama
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Alabama.
61 Sightings195 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Alabama
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Alabama feel richer.
445 Sightings163 Species
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Take the discovery with you
What will you find in Alabama?
Use Snappit to identify each discovery and keep track of the adventure.
- 1Spot it
- 2Snap it
- 3Keep the discovery