Lower Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Lower Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 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 #1 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Calidris alba
sanderling
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cape May County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lower Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lower Townshipwithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.