Wildlife and nature in Michigan
Great Lakes shores, forests, dunes, wildlife
Michigan stands out for its Great Lakes shorelines, inland lakes, forests, dunes, and island habitats, creating family nature experiences shaped by water, migration, and northern woodland wildlife.
Sightings
364
Places
11
Species
59
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Michigan
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Michigan.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Michigan.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Michigan's guide into an actual day out.
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Stony Creek Metropark
You might spot Large Maple Spanworm Moth and Wild Turkey.
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Heritage Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Wild Bergamot, and Wild Turkey.
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Maheras-Gentry Park
You might spot Common Buckthorn, False Indigo Bush, and Honey Locusts.
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Lakeview Park
You might spot Star-Flowered Lily-Of-The-Valley and Common Silverweed.
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Detroit Zoo
You might spot Lion, Wolverine, and Giraffe.
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Lakeshore Park
You might spot Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea and Garlic Mustard.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Michigan
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Michigan.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Michigan
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Michigan.
Birds
Birding in Michigan
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Michigan.
133 Sightings26 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Michigan
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Michigan.
12 Sightings4 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Michigan
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Michigan feel richer.
60 Sightings9 Species
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