Jun 8, 2026
Stafford Hollowi
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Region Guide
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
2,290
Places
416
Species
576
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Connecticut
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Connecticut.
Jun 7, 2026
Wilton Center Historic Districti
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Jun 7, 2026
Wilton Center Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
East Windsor Hill Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
East Windsor Hill Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
East Windsor Hill Historic Districti
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Connecticut.
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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.
Park72 sightings14 species
Connecticut, US
Brett Woods Open Space
You might spot Eastern White Pine, Eastern Hemlock, and Mountain Laurel.
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Park36 sightings7 species
Connecticut, US
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
You might spot Monarch, Common Milkweed, and Common Blue Violet.
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Aquarium30 sightings20 species
Connecticut, US
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
You might spot Aurelia Aurita and Whitespotted Bamboo Shark.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Connecticut, US
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and American Nursery Web Spider.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Connecticut, US
Bean Hill Historic District
You might spot Striped Wintergreen and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Connecticut, US
Belltown Historic District
You might spot Bold Jumping Spider and American Tuliptree.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Connecticut
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Connecticut.
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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.
407 Sightings101 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Connecticut
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Connecticut.
70 Sightings239 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.
514 Sightings148 Species
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