Jun 7, 2026
Sugar Loaf Mountaini
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Maryland
Bays, marshes, forests, and tidal wildlife
Maryland's landscapes are tied closely to the Chesapeake Bay, with marshes, tidal rivers, forests, and shoreline habitats that make the state especially good for birding and coastal nature.
Sightings
1,554
Places
308
Species
428
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Maryland
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Maryland.
Jun 6, 2026
Colonial Annapolis Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
New Mark Commonsi
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Jun 5, 2026
Eutaw-Madison Apartment House Historic Districti
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Jun 5, 2026
Relayi
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Jun 1, 2026
Ladew Topiary Gardensi
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Maryland.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Maryland's guide into an actual day out.
Park166 sightings19 species
Maryland, US
Rock Creek Regional Park
You might spot Great Blue Heron, Eastern Bluebird, and White-Tailed Deer.
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Park73 sightings9 species
Maryland, US
Lake Roland
You might spot American Toad, White-Tailed Deer, and Lesser Celandine.
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Park60 sightings10 species
Maryland, US
Piney Run Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer and Oriental Bittersweet.
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Park58 sightings12 species
Maryland, US
Elk Neck State Park
You might spot Common Pawpaw, Zebra Swallowtail, and Bald Eagle.
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Park47 sightings9 species
Maryland, US
Janes Island State Park
You might spot Seaside Dragonlet and Laughing Gull.
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Park38 sightings8 species
Maryland, US
Gathland State Park
You might spot Large Whorled Pogonia and Pink Lady's Slipper.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Maryland
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Maryland.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Maryland
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Maryland.
Birds
Birding in Maryland
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Maryland.
456 Sightings86 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Maryland
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Maryland.
42 Sightings148 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Maryland
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Maryland feel richer.
432 Sightings125 Species
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