Jun 7, 2026
Old Cambridgeport Historic Districti
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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
3,676
Places
930
Species
609
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Massachusetts
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Massachusetts.
Jun 6, 2026
Back Bayi
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Jun 6, 2026
Back Bayi
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Jun 6, 2026
Lyman School for Boysi
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Jun 6, 2026
Harvard Shaker Village Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Harvard Shaker Village Historic 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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Park120 sightings19 species
Massachusetts, US
Mystic River Reservation
You might spot Duck, American Robin, and Mute Swan.
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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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Park98 sightings13 species
Massachusetts, US
Spy Pond Field
You might spot White Mulberry and Mourning Dove.
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Park96 sightings16 species
Massachusetts, US
Veterans Field
You might spot House Sparrow, Garlic Mustard, and Duck.
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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.
1,051 Sightings105 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Massachusetts
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Massachusetts.
82 Sightings284 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.
619 Sightings136 Species
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