Jun 5, 2026
Matthaei Botanical Gardensi
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Region Guide
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
1,107
Places
362
Species
385
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Michigan
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Michigan.
Jun 4, 2026
Glen Haveni
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Jun 4, 2026
Glen Haveni
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Jun 4, 2026
Glen Haveni
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Jun 4, 2026
Michigan Military Academyi
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Jun 4, 2026
Rosedale Park Historic Districti
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Michigan.
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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.
Park95 sightings10 species
Michigan, US
Stony Creek Metropark
You might spot Large Maple Spanworm Moth and Turkey.
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Park79 sightings11 species
Michigan, US
Heritage Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Wild Bergamot, and Turkey.
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Park69 sightings4 species
Michigan, US
Maheras-Gentry Park
You might spot Common Buckthorn, False Indigo Bush, and Honey Locusts.
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Park48 sightings11 species
Michigan, US
Lakeview Park
You might spot Star-Flowered Lily-Of-The-Valley and Common Silverweed.
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Zoo30 sightings17 species
Michigan, US
Detroit Zoo
You might spot African Lion, Wolverine, and Giraffes.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Michigan, US
Arden Park–East Boston Historic District
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Tree-Of-Heaven, and Monarch.
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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.
333 Sightings97 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Michigan
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Michigan.
22 Sightings138 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.
201 Sightings84 Species
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