Jun 16, 2026
Wilderi
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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
583
Places
160
Species
300
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Vermont
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Vermont.
Jun 16, 2026
Wilderi
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Jun 12, 2026
Brattleboro Downtown Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Brattleboro Downtown Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Brattleboro Downtown Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Brattleboro Downtown Historic Districti
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(c) Karen Saunders, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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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.
Park49 sightings50 species
Vermont, US
Randolph Center Historic District
You might spot Northern Cardinal, Wood Frog, and White-Breasted Nuthatch.
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Park48 sightings50 species
Vermont, US
Bristol Downtown Historic District
You might spot Japanese Knotweed and Red-Bellied Woodpecker.
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Park37 sightings50 species
Vermont, US
Brattleboro Downtown Historic District
You might spot Asian Bittersweet, Alder Buckthorn, and Eastern Newt.
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Park32 sightings50 species
Vermont, US
Currier Park Historic District
You might spot Eastern White Pine, Staghorn Sumac, and Box Elder.
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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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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.
96 Sightings56 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Vermont
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Vermont.
277 Sightings135 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.
117 Sightings68 Species
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