Nature
Nature sites worth your time, kept by hand. No algorithm, no tracking.
- A Good DayPure nature sounds — birdsong, streams, storms — for calm or focus.
- AllTrailsTrails, reviews, and maps for hikes and walks all over the world.
- Audubon SocietyBird conservation and identification guides from North America's leading org.
- Bird Sounds VisualizedA community archive of bird calls from every corner of the planet.
- Climate.govNOAA's climate data and science explained clearly.
- Cornell Lab BirdCamsLive nest cams of eagles, herons, and songbirds across North America.
- Dark Sky FinderA map of where the night still gets truly dark, for stargazers.
- Deep Sea NewsOcean science journalism written by actual oceanographers.
- eBirdCornell's global bird sighting database. Find what birds are near you right now.
- eBird ExploreInteractive maps of bird sightings anywhere in the world right now.
- Encyclopedia of LifeA page for every species on Earth, built by scientists and the public.
- Explore Live CamsLive nature cams from around the world — bears, puppies, reefs, the aurora.
- Explore.org Live CamsLive wildlife cameras from around the world. Bears fishing, eagles nesting.
- Fall Foliage MapPredict when autumn colors will peak anywhere in the U.S.
- Fungi of the WorldA deep, opinionated field guide to identifying wild mushrooms.
- Gaia GPSSerious topo maps and route planning for the backcountry.
- GBIFGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility. Every species occurrence, mapped.
- Hyperloop SoundsField recordings of nature from every corner of the planet, free to stream.
- iNaturalistA global database of wildlife sightings. See what's been spotted near you.
- Lightning MapsWatch lightning strike across the world in real time. Strangely riveting.
- Marine Debris TrackerTrack and report marine debris. Citizen science for ocean health.
- Merlin Bird IDPoint your phone at birdsong and it names the bird. Quietly miraculous.
- Monterey Bay CamLive underwater cameras in the kelp forest and open sea.
- Mushroom ObserverA community archive for identifying and recording wild fungi. A mycologist’s haunt.
- National GeographicWildlife, exploration, science, and photography from one of the most trusted brands.
- National Park ServiceEvery US national park, trail, and site. Great trip planning resource.
- Nature ConservancyConservation science and stories from one of the world's largest environmental orgs.
- Nature Sound MapListen to wild soundscapes from ecosystems around the globe.
- NOAANational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Weather, oceans, climate.
- Ocean.orgVancouver Aquarium's ocean science and conservation content.
- PlantNetTake a photo of any plant and identify it. Built by botanists.
- Reef CheckCoral reef health monitoring data and ocean conservation news.
- Seafloor ExplorerMaps of the ocean floor — the least-known landscape on our own planet.
- Smithsonian OceanDeep dives into ocean science, marine life, and ecosystems.
- The Cloud Appreciation SocietyYes, a real society devoted to loving clouds. Their gallery is sublime.
- The Living SoilA surprisingly fascinating window into the world beneath your feet.
- The Tree AtlasIdentify trees, learn what thrives where, and the case for planting more.
- Tide ForecastClean tide predictions for thousands of coastal spots worldwide.
- USGS Earthquake MapEvery earthquake happening on Earth right now, mapped in real time.
- USGS EarthquakesEvery earthquake on the planet, mapped as it happens.
- VentuskyA beautiful animated map of weather, wind, and waves worldwide.
- Volcano DiscoveryEvery erupting and rumbling volcano on Earth, tracked and mapped.
- WildEarth TVLive wildlife safaris streamed from Africa. Real animals, real time.
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