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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Colorado
Mountains, alpine trails, wildlife, and wildflower summers
Colorado is defined by mountain landscapes, alpine meadows, forests, and high-country wildlife, with family nature experiences shaped by scenic trails, seasonal wildflowers, and big western views.
Sightings
1,296
Places
178
Species
391
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Colorado
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Colorado.
Jun 19, 2026
City Parki
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Jun 19, 2026
City Parki
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
City Parki
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(c) Jared Lincenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 19, 2026
Dinosaur Ridgei
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no rights reserved
License: CC0 1.0 ↗
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Colorado.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Colorado's guide into an actual day out.
Park60 sightings5 species
Colorado, US
Observatory Park
You might spot Common Dandelion, Apples and Crabapples, and Dwarf Mallow.
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Park48 sightings50 species
Colorado, US
City Park
You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Bee, and Duck.
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Park48 sightings50 species
Colorado, US
Telluride Historic District
You might spot Black-Billed Magpie and Twinberry Honeysuckle.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Colorado, US
Dinosaur Ridge
You might spot Common Starlily and Wholeleaf Paintbrush.
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Park45 sightings50 species
Colorado, US
Independence
You might spot Rocky Mountain Marsh-Marigold and American Bistort.
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Park41 sightings50 species
Colorado, US
Stratton's Independence Mine and Mill
You might spot Great Basin Bristlecone Pine and Mule Deer.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Colorado
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Colorado.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Colorado
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Colorado.
Birds
Birding in Colorado
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Colorado.
364 Sightings97 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Colorado
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Colorado.
20 Sightings162 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Colorado
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Colorado feel richer.
211 Sightings72 Species
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