Jun 20, 2026
Miami Whitewater Foresti
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Ohio
Forests, wetlands, rivers, and Lake Erie
Ohio combines woodland habitats, river corridors, wetlands, and Lake Erie shoreline, giving families a broad mix of birdlife, freshwater nature, and accessible outdoor destinations.
Sightings
2,255
Places
437
Species
617
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Ohio
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Ohio.
Jun 19, 2026
Hoffner Historic Districti
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Jun 17, 2026
Tom S. Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preservei
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Jun 17, 2026
Tom S. Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preservei
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Jun 16, 2026
Geauga Park Districti
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Jun 15, 2026
Ambler Heights Historic Districti
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Ohio.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Ohio's guide into an actual day out.
Park51 sightings11 species
Ohio, US
Little Miami State Park
You might spot Cassin's 17-Year Cicada, Pharaoh Cicada, and Leafcup.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Ohio, US
Brookside Reservation
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and White-Tailed Deer.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Ohio, US
Chadwick Arboretum
You might spot Widow Skimmer, Eastern Pondhawk, and Bee.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Ohio, US
Forest Hill Park
You might spot Duck, Canada Goose, and Muscovy Duck.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Ohio, US
Mount Airy Forest
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly, Virginia Springbeauty, and Blue Phlox.
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Park46 sightings50 species
Ohio, US
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and Eastern Fox Squirrel.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Ohio
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Ohio.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Ohio
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Ohio.
Birds
Birding in Ohio
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Ohio.
540 Sightings93 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Ohio
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Ohio.
50 Sightings251 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Ohio
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Ohio feel richer.
686 Sightings185 Species
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