Wildlife and nature in Georgia
Mountains, marshes, forests, and coastal wildlife
Georgia stretches from the Appalachian foothills to Atlantic marshes and islands, giving families a broad mix of forest wildlife, birding, river habitats, and coastal nature experiences.
Sightings
160
Places
5
Species
37
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Georgia
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Georgia.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Georgia.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Georgia's guide into an actual day out.
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Stone Mountain Park
You might spot Elf Orpine, Dimpled Trout Lily, and Porter's Sunflower.
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Zoo Atlanta
You might spot Lion, Giraffe, and Common Ostrich.
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Lake Seminole
You might spot Red-Headed Woodpecker and American White Waterlily.
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Stephen C. Foster State Park
You might spot American Alligator, White-Tailed Deer, and Green Anole.
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Georgia Aquarium
You might spot Atlantic Goliath Grouper and Strongylocentrotus Purpuratus.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Georgia
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Georgia.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Georgia
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Georgia.
Birds
Birding in Georgia
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Georgia.
66 Sightings15 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Georgia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Georgia.
2 Sightings1 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Georgia
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Georgia feel richer.
30 Sightings7 Species
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