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
139
Places
3
Species
31
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Indiana
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Indiana.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Indiana.
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.
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Town Run Trail Park
You might spot Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle and Garlic Mustard.
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Indianapolis Zoo
You might spot Phoca Vitulina, Ursus Maritimus, and Red Panda.
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Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
You might spot Lion, Tiger, and Aurelia Aurita.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Indiana
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Indiana.
Category Guides
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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.
83 Sightings18 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Indiana
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Indiana.
0 Sightings0 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.
29 Sightings4 Species
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