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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Pennsylvania
Forests, ridges, rivers, and Appalachian wildlife
Pennsylvania combines Appalachian ridges, forests, wetlands, and river systems, making it a strong state for families seeking woodland wildlife, birdlife, and varied park landscapes.
Sightings
2,841
Places
87
Species
696
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Pennsylvania
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Pennsylvania.
Jun 19, 2026
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Centennial Arboretumi
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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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 Pennsylvania.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Pennsylvania's guide into an actual day out.
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Park125 sightings8 species
Pennsylvania, US
Clarence H. Clark Park
You might spot American Robin, Kentucky Yellowwood, and Kousa Dogwood.
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State Park49 sightings9 species
Pennsylvania, US
Raymond B. Winter State Park
You might spot Hemlock Varnish Shelf, Mountain Laurel, and Cinnamon Fern.
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Botanical Garden48 sightings50 species
Pennsylvania, US
Awbury Arboretum
You might spot American Robin, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Lesser Celandine.
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Historic District47 sightings50 species
Pennsylvania, US
Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District
You might spot Tree-Of-Heaven, Spotted Lanternfly, and American Tuliptree.
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Botanical Garden47 sightings50 species
Pennsylvania, US
McDade Park
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and Japanese Knotweed.
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Park47 sightings9 species
Pennsylvania, US
Spring Mill Park
You might spot Paulownia, Asian Lady Beetle, and Spotted Lanternfly.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Pennsylvania
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Pennsylvania.
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Eastern Gray Squirrel
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American Robin
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Canada Goose
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House Sparrow
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White-tailed Deer
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American Toad
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Asian Lady Beetle
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Eastern Newt
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Duck
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Red-winged Blackbird
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Pennsylvania
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Pennsylvania.
Birds
Birding in Pennsylvania
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Pennsylvania.
683 Sightings90 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Pennsylvania
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Pennsylvania.
80 Sightings311 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Pennsylvania
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Pennsylvania feel richer.
548 Sightings164 Species
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Take the discovery with you
What will you find in Pennsylvania?
Use Snappit to identify each discovery and keep track of the adventure.
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