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
553
Places
9
Species
61
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Maryland
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Maryland.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Maryland.
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.
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Rock Creek Regional Park
You might spot Great Blue Heron, Eastern Bluebird, and White-Tailed Deer.
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Lake Roland
You might spot American Toad, White-Tailed Deer, and Lesser Celandine.
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Piney Run Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer and Oriental Bittersweet.
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Elk Neck State Park
You might spot Common Pawpaw, Zebra Swallowtail, and Bald Eagle.
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Janes Island State Park
You might spot Seaside Dragonlet and Laughing Gull.
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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
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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.
239 Sightings32 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Maryland
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Maryland.
11 Sightings2 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.
90 Sightings11 Species
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