Wildlife and nature in Connecticut
Coastal nature, woodlands, marshes, and birdlife
Connecticut combines New England woodlands with marshes, rivers, and Long Island Sound shoreline, creating a compact but varied setting for birding, coastal nature, and family outdoor days.
Sightings
164
Places
4
Species
45
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Connecticut
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Connecticut.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Connecticut.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Connecticut's guide into an actual day out.
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Brett Woods Open Space
You might spot Eastern White Pine, Eastern Hemlock, and Mountain Laurel.
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Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
You might spot Monarch, Common Milkweed, and Common Blue Violet.
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Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
You might spot Aurelia Aurita and Whitespotted Bamboo Shark.
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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
You might spot Canis Lupus, Tiger, and Ocelot.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Connecticut
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Connecticut.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Connecticut
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Connecticut.
Birds
Birding in Connecticut
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Connecticut.
50 Sightings23 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Connecticut
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Connecticut.
32 Sightings4 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Connecticut
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Connecticut feel richer.
34 Sightings7 Species
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