Jun 7, 2026
Henry Vilas Zooi
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Wisconsin
Lakes, forests, wetlands, and northern wildlife
Wisconsin blends Great Lakes shoreline, inland lakes, forests, wetlands, and farm-country edges, making it a rewarding state for birdlife, freshwater habitats, and seasonal nature.
Sightings
892
Places
279
Species
324
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Wisconsin
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Wisconsin.
Jun 7, 2026
Henry Vilas Zooi
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Jun 7, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026
Bascom Hilli
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Jun 6, 2026
Bascom Hilli
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(c) Mason Holum, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 6, 2026
Bascom Hilli
Photo attribution
(c) Mason Holum, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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 Wisconsin.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Wisconsin's guide into an actual day out.
Park99 sightings17 species
Wisconsin, US
Greenfield Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, and Duck.
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Park61 sightings12 species
Wisconsin, US
McKinley Park
You might spot Red-Belted Bumble Bee, Red-Breasted Merganser, and Duck.
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Park46 sightings9 species
Wisconsin, US
Rocky Arbor State Park
You might spot Partridgeberry, Bluebead Lily, and Cinnamon Fern.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Wisconsin, US
Appleton Locks 1–3
You might spot American Robin, Canada Goose, and Duck.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Wisconsin, US
Bascom Hill
You might spot Duck, Turkey, and Sandhill Crane.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Wisconsin, US
Boerner Botanical Gardens
You might spot Turkey, White-Tailed Deer, and Dame's Rocket.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Wisconsin
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Wisconsin.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Wisconsin
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Wisconsin.
Birds
Birding in Wisconsin
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Wisconsin.
223 Sightings60 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Wisconsin
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Wisconsin.
21 Sightings145 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Wisconsin
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Wisconsin feel richer.
175 Sightings73 Species
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