Region Guide

Wildlife and nature in Virginia

Mountains, wetlands, forests, and coastal habitats

Virginia stretches from Appalachian mountain country to Chesapeake wetlands and Atlantic shoreline, creating a diverse mix of birdlife, forest wildlife, and family-friendly nature settings.

Sightings

5,008

Places

77

Species

121

Virginia landscape

Latest Sightings

Recent sightings in Virginia

A recent look at wildlife sightings across Virginia.

Sightings Map

See where snaps are happening

Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Virginia.

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Places to Start

Parks, reserves, and local nature spots

Good starting points if you want to turn Virginia's guide into an actual day out.

Popular Species

Popular species in Virginia

A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Virginia.

Category Guides

Check out our category guides for Virginia

Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Virginia.