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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in North Carolina
Mountains, forests, wetlands, and Outer Banks
North Carolina stretches from Appalachian peaks to Atlantic barrier islands, giving families a wide mix of forest wildlife, birding, marsh habitats, and memorable coastal nature.
Sightings
825
Places
507
Species
330
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in North Carolina
A recent look at wildlife sightings across North Carolina.
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Coker Arboretumi
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Jun 6, 2026
Coker Arboretumi
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License: CC0 1.0 ↗
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across North Carolina.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn North Carolina's guide into an actual day out.
Park86 sightings12 species
North Carolina, US
Eno River State Park
You might spot Common Watersnake, Fowler's Toad, and Fire Pink.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Carolina, US
Airlie Gardens
You might spot Pond Slider, Golden Silk Spider, and Gulf Fritillary.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Carolina, US
Andrews Geyser
You might spot Galax, Mountain Laurel, and Downy Rattlesnake Plantain.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Carolina, US
Bethabara Historic District
You might spot American Tuliptree and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Carolina, US
Bodie Island Lifesaving and Coast Guard Station
You might spot Sanderling, Laughing Gull, and Brown Pelican.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Carolina, US
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
You might spot Lesser Celandine, Bloodroot, and Little Sweet Betsy.
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Popular Species
Popular species in North Carolina
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across North Carolina.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for North Carolina
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of North Carolina.
Birds
Birding in North Carolina
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across North Carolina.
171 Sightings59 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in North Carolina
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across North Carolina.
164 Sightings105 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in North Carolina
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in North Carolina feel richer.
231 Sightings103 Species
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