Jun 7, 2026
Toledo Botanical Gardeni
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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
1,813
Places
437
Species
524
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Ohio
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Ohio.
Jun 6, 2026
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Historic Districti
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(c) Anna Hess, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 6, 2026
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Historic Districti
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(c) Anna Hess, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 6, 2026
Ambler Heights Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Historic Districti
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(c) Anna Hess, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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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.
Park98 sightings16 species
Ohio, US
Brookside Reservation
You might spot American Robin, White-Tailed Deer, and Peregrine Falcon.
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Park88 sightings12 species
Ohio, US
Miami Whitewater Forest
You might spot Wild Bergamot, Tall Goldenrod, and Rattlesnake Master.
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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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Park30 sightings12 species
Ohio, US
Ambler Heights Historic District
You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel and Spotted Lanternfly.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Ohio, US
Archwood Avenue Historic District
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and American Robin.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Ohio, US
Athens Lunatic Asylum
You might spot Christmas Fern, Multiflora Rose, and American Beech.
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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.
485 Sightings91 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Ohio
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Ohio.
40 Sightings206 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.
531 Sightings156 Species
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