North Wildwood
Ecosystem Overview
The North Wildwood ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in cape may county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cape May County nearby has 53% more documented species, North Wildwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Sterna hirundo
common tern
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Calidris alba
sanderling
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Calidris canutus
red knot
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Rhus copallina
Black Sumac
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Mytilus edulis
Blue Mussel
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cape May County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North Wildwood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement North Wildwoodwithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.