Jun 6, 2026
Harpers Ferry Historic Districti
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in West Virginia
Mountains, forests, rivers, and rugged landscapes
West Virginia is shaped by Appalachian ridges, deep forests, river gorges, and rugged terrain, creating a strong nature identity centered on woodland wildlife and mountain scenery.
Sightings
535
Places
178
Species
317
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in West Virginia
A recent look at wildlife sightings across West Virginia.
Jun 6, 2026
Nuttallburg Coal Mining Complex and Town Historic Districti
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Jun 6, 2026
Nuttallburg Coal Mining Complex and Town Historic Districti
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May 30, 2026
Harpers Ferry Historic Districti
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May 28, 2026
Harpers Ferry Historic Districti
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May 8, 2026
Nuttallburg Coal Mining Complex and Town Historic Districti
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across West Virginia.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn West Virginia's guide into an actual day out.
Park46 sightings50 species
West Virginia, US
Hedgesville Historic District
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and Eastern Box Turtle.
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Park42 sightings50 species
West Virginia, US
Shepherdstown Historic District
You might spot Virginia Bluebells, Bloodroot, and Maidenhair Spleenwort.
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Park36 sightings50 species
West Virginia, US
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
You might spot Great Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel.
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Park30 sightings12 species
West Virginia, US
Avery Street Historic District
You might spot Asian Lady Beetle, Eastern Box Turtle, and American Robin.
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Park30 sightings12 species
West Virginia, US
Baltimore and Ohio and Related Industries Historic District
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly, Tree-Of-Heaven, and American Robin.
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Park30 sightings12 species
West Virginia, US
Battle of Camp Allegheny
You might spot Eastern Red-Backed Salamander and Wehrle's Salamander.
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Popular Species
Popular species in West Virginia
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across West Virginia.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for West Virginia
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of West Virginia.
Birds
Birding in West Virginia
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across West Virginia.
103 Sightings48 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in West Virginia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across West Virginia.
180 Sightings119 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in West Virginia
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in West Virginia feel richer.
156 Sightings104 Species
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