Jun 9, 2026
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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
1,134
Places
377
Species
459
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Indiana
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Indiana.
Jun 6, 2026
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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 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
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.
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.
Park47 sightings50 species
Indiana, US
Irvington Historic District
You might spot Monarch, Black Swallowtail, and American Pokeweed.
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Park44 sightings50 species
Indiana, US
Gary City Center Historic District
You might spot Common Reed, Rosepink, and Bearberry.
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Park43 sightings50 species
Indiana, US
Town Run Trail Park
You might spot Virginia Springbeauty and Amur Honeysuckle.
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Park39 sightings50 species
Indiana, US
Chatham Arch
You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Duck, and Canada Goose.
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Zoo30 sightings15 species
Indiana, US
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden
You might spot Panthera Pardus Orientalis and Reticulated Giraffe.
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Zoo30 sightings15 species
Indiana, US
Potawatomi Zoo
You might spot Giraffes, African Lion, and Southern White Rhinoceros.
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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.
293 Sightings91 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Indiana
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Indiana.
32 Sightings166 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.
337 Sightings138 Species
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Take the discovery with you
What will you find in Indiana?
Use Snappit to identify each discovery and keep track of the adventure.
- 1Spot it
- 2Snap it
- 3Keep the discovery