Jun 6, 2026
Fruitvalei
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Tennessee
Forests, mountains, rivers, and rich birdlife
Tennessee combines Appalachian mountains, forests, rivers, wetlands, and rolling countryside, offering families a strong mix of birdlife, woodland wildlife, and scenic outdoor places.
Sightings
942
Places
190
Species
374
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Tennessee
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Tennessee.
Jun 6, 2026
Fruitvalei
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Jun 5, 2026
Glenview Historic Districti
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Jun 5, 2026
Oak Ridge Historic Districti
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Jun 3, 2026
Tennessee Aquariumi
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Tennessee.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Tennessee's guide into an actual day out.
Park52 sightings9 species
Tennessee, US
Cypress Grove Park
You might spot Baldcypress, Plain-Bellied Watersnake, and Water Tupelo.
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Park46 sightings12 species
Tennessee, US
Pickwick Landing State Park
You might spot American Coot, Crane-Fly Orchid, and Pied-Billed Grebe.
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Zoo30 sightings19 species
Tennessee, US
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
You might spot Parachromis Managuensis, Giraffes, and Common Ostrich.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Tennessee, US
American Baptist College
You might spot House Sparrow, Northern Mockingbird, and Gulf Fritillary.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Tennessee, US
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
You might spot Black Bear, Yellow Wakerobin, and Pipevine Swallowtail.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Tennessee, US
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
You might spot Cut-Leaved Toothwort, Virginia Bluebells, and Barred Owl.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Tennessee
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Tennessee.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Tennessee
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Tennessee.
Birds
Birding in Tennessee
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Tennessee.
298 Sightings81 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Tennessee
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Tennessee.
33 Sightings132 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Tennessee
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Tennessee feel richer.
215 Sightings106 Species
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