Jun 20, 2026
Arnold Arboretumi
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Massachusetts
Coasts, woodlands, marshes, and seasonal birdlife
Massachusetts offers a compact mix of Atlantic coast, salt marshes, forests, ponds, and mountain edges, giving families a strong variety of birdlife and seasonal outdoor experiences.
Sightings
4,501
Places
930
Species
724
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Massachusetts
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Massachusetts.
Jun 19, 2026
Spy Pond Fieldi
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Jun 19, 2026
Rockdale Common Housing Districti
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Jun 19, 2026
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuaryi
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Jun 18, 2026
Mystic River Reservationi
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Jun 18, 2026
Rockdale Common Housing Districti
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Massachusetts.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Massachusetts' guide into an actual day out.
Park157 sightings10 species
Massachusetts, US
Lucy Larcom Park
You might spot Grey Cross Spider, Common Milkweed, and Roses.
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Park108 sightings11 species
Massachusetts, US
Dugger Park
You might spot Duck, Ring-Necked Duck, and American Pokeweed.
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Park100 sightings12 species
Massachusetts, US
Franklin Park
You might spot Japanese Knotweed and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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Park87 sightings4 species
Massachusetts, US
Palmer Playground
You might spot Smooth Sumac, Brambles, and Evening Primrose Family.
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Park56 sightings10 species
Massachusetts, US
Great Esker Park
You might spot Great Egret, Eastern Redcedar, and Osprey.
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Park49 sightings50 species
Massachusetts, US
New Boston Village Historic District
You might spot Eastern Newt, Ghost Pipe, and Partridgeberry.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Massachusetts
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Massachusetts.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Massachusetts
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Massachusetts.
Birds
Birding in Massachusetts
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Massachusetts.
1,176 Sightings109 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Massachusetts
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Massachusetts.
105 Sightings340 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Massachusetts
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Massachusetts feel richer.
822 Sightings172 Species
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