Wildlife and nature in Florida
Wetlands, coasts, springs, birds, and alligators
Florida offers a huge mix of wetlands, mangroves, springs, beaches, and subtropical habitats, with nature experiences often centered on birds, alligators, marine life, and warm-weather exploring.
Sightings
1,082
Places
40
Species
75
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Florida
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Florida.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Florida.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Florida's guide into an actual day out.
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Mathews Park
You might spot Common Fanpetals, Cook Pine, and Common Purslane.
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Orlando Loch Haven Park
You might spot Brown Anole, Southern Live Oak, and Resurrection Fern.
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Tamiami Regional Park
You might spot Brown Anole, Shiny-Leaved Wild Coffee, and Firebush.
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Fort Christmas Historical Park
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Southern Live Oak.
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Sandsprit Park
You might spot Monk Parakeet, Peters's Rock Agama, and Brown Pelican.
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LaCosta Wetlands
You might spot White Peacock, Trailing Daisy, and Great Blue Heron.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Florida
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Florida.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Florida
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Florida.
Birds
Birding in Florida
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Florida.
336 Sightings43 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Florida
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Florida.
18 Sightings3 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Florida
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Florida feel richer.
114 Sightings6 Species
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