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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
451
Places
178
Species
278
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in West Virginia
A recent look at wildlife sightings across West Virginia.
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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.
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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Park30 sightings12 species
West Virginia, US
Beverly Historic District
You might spot Wide Leek, Eastern Newt, and Golden Ragwort.
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Park30 sightings12 species
West Virginia, US
Chapline Street Row Historic District
You might spot Eastern Boxelder Bug, Canada Goose, and Groundhog.
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Park30 sightings12 species
West Virginia, US
Downtown Huntington Historic District
You might spot Duck, American Holly, and Amur Honeysuckle.
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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.
101 Sightings47 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in West Virginia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across West Virginia.
150 Sightings103 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.
122 Sightings87 Species
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