Jun 18, 2026
Kahaluu Bayi
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Hawaii
Tropical islands, volcanic landscapes, coasts, seabirds
Hawaii's wildlife experience is shaped by tropical coastlines, volcanic terrain, lush valleys, and ocean habitats, with families more likely to think in terms of seabirds, marine life, and unique island ecosystems.
Sightings
644
Places
78
Species
178
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Hawaii
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Hawaii.
Jun 18, 2026
Kahaluu Bayi
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Jun 14, 2026
Lahaina Historic Districti
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Jun 14, 2026
Lahaina Historic Districti
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Jun 14, 2026
Lahaina Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Kawai Nui Marshi
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Hawaii.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Hawaii's guide into an actual day out.
Park37 sightings50 species
Hawaii, US
Kahanu Garden
You might spot Hawaiian Garden Spider, Beach Naupaka, and Black Noddy.
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Park34 sightings50 species
Hawaii, US
National Tropical Botanical Garden
You might spot Gold Dust Day Gecko, Sea Turtle, and Brown Anole.
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Park33 sightings50 species
Hawaii, US
Allerton Garden
You might spot Brown Anole, Gold Dust Day Gecko, and Red-Crested Cardinal.
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Park33 sightings50 species
Hawaii, US
Puna-Ka'u Historic District
You might spot ʻōhiʻa Lehua and Stinking Passionflower.
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Park32 sightings50 species
Hawaii, US
Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
You might spot Gold Dust Day Gecko, Yellow Tang, and Black Triggerfish.
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Park31 sightings50 species
Hawaii, US
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
You might spot Gold Dust Day Gecko, Star Of Bethlehem, and Spanish Shawl.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Hawaii
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Hawaii.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Hawaii
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Hawaii.
Birds
Birding in Hawaii
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Hawaii.
218 Sightings40 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Hawaii
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Hawaii.
172 Sightings81 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Hawaii
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Hawaii feel richer.
53 Sightings21 Species
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