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
268
Places
9
Species
61
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Tennessee
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Tennessee.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Tennessee.
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.
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Cypress Grove Park
You might spot Baldcypress, Plain-Bellied Watersnake, and Water Tupelo.
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Pickwick Landing State Park
You might spot American Coot, Crane-Fly Orchid, and Pied-Billed Grebe.
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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
You might spot Parachromis Managuensis, Giraffe, and Common Ostrich.
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Zoo Knoxville
You might spot Lion, Giraffe, and White Stork.
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Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
You might spot Komodo Dragon, Western Barn Owl, and Snow Leopard.
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T.O. Fuller State Park
You might spot Red Buckeye, Prairie Trillium, and Largeflower Bellwort.
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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.
138 Sightings26 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Tennessee
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Tennessee.
2 Sightings3 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.
29 Sightings8 Species
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