While fishing in North America, wildlife such as birds, mammals, insects, and reptiles can be found. Birds include waterfowl such as ducks and geese, shorebirds such as plovers and sandpipers, and seabirds such as albatrosses and terns. Mammals include bears (black bears and brown bears), deer (mule deer, whitetail deer), and moose (elk). Insects include mosquitoes, flies, and other annoying bugs that can ruin your day. Reptiles include alligators (in Florida only) and turtles of various types, including snapping turtles which are known for their powerful bite.