Jun 19, 2026
Herring Run Parki
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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
1,829
Places
308
Species
484
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Maryland
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Maryland.
Jun 18, 2026
Dead Run Stream Valley Parki
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Jun 15, 2026
Herring Run Parki
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Jun 15, 2026
Herring Run Parki
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Jun 15, 2026
Camp Misty Mount Historic Districti
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Jun 10, 2026
Herring Run Parki
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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 sightings50 species
Maryland, US
Rock Creek Regional Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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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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Park50 sightings50 species
Maryland, US
Patterson Park
You might spot Duck, Red-Winged Blackbird, and American Bullfrog.
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Park48 sightings50 species
Maryland, US
Cedarville State Forest
You might spot Northern Cricket Frog and Common Whitetail.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Maryland, US
Elk Neck State Park
You might spot Common Pawpaw, Zebra Swallowtail, and Bald Eagle.
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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.
483 Sightings89 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Maryland
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Maryland.
49 Sightings176 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.
532 Sightings144 Species
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