Jun 7, 2026
South Arkansas Arboretumi
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Arkansas
Woodlands, rivers, mountains, and quiet wildlife
Arkansas brings together forested hills, river valleys, lakes, and mountain landscapes, making it a strong state for families looking for quieter outdoor exploring, birdlife, and freshwater nature.
Sightings
490
Places
221
Species
288
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Arkansas
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Arkansas.
Jun 5, 2026
Mount Nord Historic Districti
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Jun 5, 2026
Mount Nord Historic Districti
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Jun 5, 2026
Mount Nord Historic Districti
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Sep 9, 2025
Marked Tree Lock and Siphonsi
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Sep 9, 2025
Marked Tree Lock and Siphonsi
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Arkansas.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Arkansas' guide into an actual day out.
Park46 sightings50 species
Arkansas, US
Batesville East Main Historic District
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Park42 sightings50 species
Arkansas, US
Louisiana Purchase State Park
You might spot Water Tupelo, Banded Watersnake, and Prothonotary Warbler.
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Park38 sightings50 species
Arkansas, US
Calico Rock Historic District
You might spot Widow's-Cross, Yucca Giant-Skipper, and Outis Skipper.
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Park37 sightings50 species
Arkansas, US
Charlotte Street Historic District
You might spot Pear-Shaped Puffball and American Beautyberry.
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Park30 sightings50 species
Arkansas, US
Marked Tree Lock and Siphons
You might spot Green Treefrog, Blue-Fronted Dancer, and Question Mark.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Arkansas, US
Batesville Commercial Historic District
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Arkansas
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Arkansas.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Arkansas
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Arkansas.
Birds
Birding in Arkansas
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Arkansas.
105 Sightings54 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Arkansas
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Arkansas.
123 Sightings91 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Arkansas
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Arkansas feel richer.
154 Sightings95 Species
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