Wildlife and nature in Texas
Deserts, coasts, plains, forests, and rich variety
Texas holds an enormous range of habitats, from desert and canyon country to Gulf Coast wetlands, piney woods, prairies, and river systems, creating exceptional wildlife diversity.
Sightings
609
Places
19
Species
74
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Texas
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Texas.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Texas.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Texas' guide into an actual day out.
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Paseo Park
You might spot Brown Anole, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Western Honey Bee.
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Goose Island State Park
You might spot Brown Pelican, White-Tailed Deer, and Laughing Gull.
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George Bush Park
You might spot Northern Cardinal and American Alligator.
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Phil Hardberger Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Agarita, and Common Raccoon.
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Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
You might spot Red Buckeye, American Beautyberry, and Pond Slider.
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Pace Bend Park
You might spot Ashe Juniper, Texas Bluebonnet, and Texas Live Oak.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Texas
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Texas.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Texas
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Texas.
Birds
Birding in Texas
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Texas.
269 Sightings41 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Texas
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Texas.
23 Sightings6 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Texas
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Texas feel richer.
112 Sightings10 Species
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