Wildlife and nature in California
Coasts, deserts, mountains, forests, and rich biodiversity
California offers one of the widest ranges of habitats in the country, from Pacific coastlines and redwood forests to deserts, wetlands, and mountain parks rich in wildlife variety.
Sightings
1,436
Places
42
Species
77
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in California
A recent look at wildlife sightings across California.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across California.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn California's guide into an actual day out.
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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
You might spot Roxburgh Fig, Roses, and Swan-Neck Agave.
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Heatherlark Park
You might spot Great Egret, Mallard, and Great Blue Heron.
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Meadows Park
You might spot Bold Jumping Spider and Marbled Cellar Spider.
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Milagra Ridge
You might spot California Phacelia and Twinberry Honeysuckle.
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Kolb Park
You might spot Mallard, Great Egret, and Hooded Merganser.
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Hellyer County Park
You might spot Mallard, American Coot, and Canada Goose.
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Popular Species
Popular species in California
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across California.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for California
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of California.
Birds
Birding in California
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across California.
911 Sightings38 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in California
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across California.
66 Sightings5 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in California
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in California feel richer.
163 Sightings9 Species
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