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Bloedel Reservei
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Washington
Rainforests, mountains, islands, coasts, and wildlife
Washington combines Pacific coast, temperate rainforest, mountain ranges, islands, and inland valleys, giving families one of the country's richest mixes of landscapes and wildlife habitats.
Sightings
2,763
Places
216
Species
519
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Washington
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Washington.
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Bloedel Reservei
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Pike Place Marketi
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Pike Place Marketi
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Jun 19, 2026
Bloedel Reservei
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Jun 19, 2026
Bloedel Reservei
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no rights reserved
License: CC0 1.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Washington.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Washington's guide into an actual day out.
Park162 sightings9 species
Washington, US
Madison Park
You might spot Strawberry Tree, Duck, and American Beaver.
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Park122 sightings12 species
Washington, US
Matthews Beach Park
You might spot Duck, American Wigeon, and Ring-Billed Gull.
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Park116 sightings11 species
Washington, US
Gas Works Park
You might spot Canada Goose, Daisy, and Duck.
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Park77 sightings10 species
Washington, US
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
You might spot Duck, American Coot, and Canada Goose.
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Park75 sightings9 species
Washington, US
Lake Union Park
You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and American Coot.
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Park66 sightings8 species
Washington, US
Seward Park
You might spot Western Hemlock, Duck, and Western Sword Fern.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Washington
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Washington.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Washington
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Washington.
Birds
Birding in Washington
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Washington.
1,388 Sightings113 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Washington
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Washington.
54 Sightings215 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Washington
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Washington feel richer.
391 Sightings119 Species
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