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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Vermont
Forests, mountains, rivers, and seasonal color
Vermont offers a classic northeastern mix of forested mountains, rivers, wetlands, and seasonal change, making it especially appealing for families seeking quieter wildlife and nature discovery.
Sightings
486
Places
160
Species
254
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Vermont
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Vermont.
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Vermont.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Vermont's guide into an actual day out.
Park30 sightings12 species
Vermont, US
Barre Downtown Historic District
You might spot Eastern White Pine, Staghorn Sumac, and Box Elder.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Vermont, US
Battery Street Historic District
You might spot American Robin and Black-Capped Chickadee.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Vermont, US
Brattleboro Downtown Historic District
You might spot Asian Bittersweet, Alder Buckthorn, and Eastern Newt.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Vermont, US
Bristol Downtown Historic District
You might spot Japanese Knotweed and Red-Bellied Woodpecker.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Vermont, US
City Hall Park Historic District
You might spot American Robin and Black-Capped Chickadee.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Vermont, US
East Arlington Village Historic District
You might spot Asian Lady Beetle, Hickory Tussock Moth, and Green Frog.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Vermont
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Vermont.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Vermont
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Vermont.
Birds
Birding in Vermont
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Vermont.
83 Sightings50 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Vermont
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Vermont.
231 Sightings115 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Vermont
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Vermont feel richer.
91 Sightings51 Species
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