Wildlife and nature in New York
Mountains, forests, lakes, coasts, and parks
New York offers far more than city landmarks, with Adirondack and Catskill landscapes, lake regions, forests, wetlands, and Atlantic shoreline all contributing to a varied nature experience.
Sightings
1,149
Places
26
Species
101
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in New York
A recent look at wildlife sightings across New York.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across New York.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn New York's guide into an actual day out.
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Onondaga Lake Park
You might spot Ring-Billed Gull, Canada Goose, and Rough Cocklebur.
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Highbridge Park
You might spot Eastern Red-Backed Salamander and Eastern Poison Ivy.
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Sara D. Roosevelt Park
You might spot House Sparrow, Princess Tree, and Rock Pigeon.
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Crotona Park
You might spot White Mulberry and Striped Greenhouse Slug.
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Aqueduct Walk
You might spot Tree-Of-Heaven, Spotted Lanternfly, and Rock Pigeon.
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Black Creek Park
You might spot Stream Bluet, Variable Dancer, and Eastern Pondhawk.
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Popular Species
Popular species in New York
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across New York.
Category Guides
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Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of New York.
Birds
Birding in New York
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across New York.
773 Sightings48 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in New York
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across New York.
23 Sightings8 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in New York
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in New York feel richer.
80 Sightings10 Species
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