Cape May Point
Ecosystem Overview
The Cape May Point ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in cape may county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Calidris alba
sanderling
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Melanitta americana
black scoter
Falco columbarius
merlin
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Achyra rantalis
Garden Webworm Moth
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cape May County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cape May Point. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cape May Pointwithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.