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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Indiana
Woodlands, lakes, dunes, and birdlife corridors
Indiana offers a mix of forests, farmland edges, wetlands, lakes, and dunes, with family nature discovery often shaped by birdlife, seasonal change, and easy-access outdoor spaces.
Sightings
1,012
Places
377
Species
417
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Indiana
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Indiana.
Jun 6, 2026
J. Edward Roush Lakei
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Jun 6, 2026
J. Edward Roush Lakei
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License: CC0 1.0 ↗
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Jun 6, 2026
J. Edward Roush Lakei
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License: CC0 1.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 6, 2026
J. Edward Roush Lakei
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no rights reserved
License: CC0 1.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 6, 2026
J. Edward Roush Lakei
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no rights reserved
License: CC0 1.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Indiana.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Indiana's guide into an actual day out.
Park85 sightings13 species
Indiana, US
Town Run Trail Park
You might spot Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle, Garlic Mustard, and Vulture.
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Zoo30 sightings16 species
Indiana, US
Indianapolis Zoo
You might spot Harbor Seal, Polar Bear, and Red Panda.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Indiana, US
Camp Edwin F. Glenn
You might spot Mayapple, Virginia Springbeauty, and Bloodroot.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Indiana, US
Century of Progress Architectural District
You might spot Sassafras, Eastern Skunk Cabbage, and Cardinal Flower.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Indiana, US
Chatham Arch
You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Duck, and Canada Goose.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Indiana, US
Clark State Forest
You might spot Eastern Box Turtle and American Tuliptree.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Indiana
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Indiana.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Indiana
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Indiana.
Birds
Birding in Indiana
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Indiana.
271 Sightings86 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Indiana
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Indiana.
25 Sightings149 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Indiana
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Indiana feel richer.
293 Sightings123 Species
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