Locations in Bay County, Florida
Species in Bay County
Common Species in Bay County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Calidris alba
sanderling
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Asclepias humistrata
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Bay County
Explore 20 documented locations in Bay County, Florida. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (7 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (11 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Bay County's natural heritage.