Locations in Wake County, North Carolina
Species in Wake County
Common Species in Wake County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Wake County
Explore 144 documented locations in Wake County, North Carolina. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (10 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (19 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (113 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 Wake County's natural heritage.