Here’s what naturalists are spotting in California right now - pulled live from recent research-grade observations. Browse by group, explore the map, and identify what you find with Huck.
2,072,195
recent observations
30
species listed
20
birds
3
reptiles & amphibians
3
plants
Naturalists have logged 2,072,195 research-grade observations across the 30 most-recorded species in California. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 187,633 recorded sightings.
Birds account for the largest share of what gets recorded there (20 of the species listed here), followed by reptiles & amphibians (3).
Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.
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