Jun 19, 2026
Congress Avenue Historic Districti
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Region Guide
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
2,208
Places
458
Species
556
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Texas
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Texas.
Jun 9, 2026
Botanical Research Institute of Texasi
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Jun 9, 2026
Botanical Research Institute of Texasi
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Jun 7, 2026
King William Historic Districti
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Jun 7, 2026
King William Historic Districti
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Jun 7, 2026
SeaWorld San Antonioi
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Texas.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Texas' guide into an actual day out.
Park123 sightings12 species
Texas, US
Paseo Park
You might spot Brown Anole, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Bee.
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Park110 sightings12 species
Texas, US
Goose Island State Park
You might spot Brown Pelican, White-Tailed Deer, and Laughing Gull.
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Park65 sightings6 species
Texas, US
George Bush Park
You might spot Northern Cardinal and American Alligator.
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Park63 sightings6 species
Texas, US
Phil Hardberger Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Agarita, and Raccoon.
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Park49 sightings8 species
Texas, US
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
You might spot Red Buckeye, American Beautyberry, and Pond Slider.
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Park46 sightings8 species
Texas, US
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.
722 Sightings133 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Texas
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Texas.
50 Sightings197 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.
473 Sightings133 Species
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