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Locations in Essex County, New Jersey

Species in Essex County

Common Species in Essex County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common42 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common33 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common26 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common20 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common20 obs.
Pyrola americana

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Common19 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common18 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common17 obs.
Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Occasional16 obs.
Ficaria verna

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional16 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional16 obs.
Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional16 obs.
Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional16 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare16 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare15 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Essex County

Explore 32 documented locations in Essex County, New Jersey. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Newark

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Essex County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Maplewood

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Millburn

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (5 locations)

Montclair

A productive wildlife area hosting 96 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

96
species

West Orange

A productive wildlife area hosting 64 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

64
species

South Orange

A productive wildlife area hosting 63 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

63
species

Nutley

A productive wildlife area hosting 50 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

50
species

Cedar Grove

A productive wildlife area hosting 24 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

24
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (13 locations)

West Caldwell

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Belleville

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Orange Reservoir

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Verona

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

East Orange

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Orange

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Livingston

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Bloomfield

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Duck Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Mud Hole

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Roseland

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Glen Ridge

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Fairfield

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (10 locations)

Irvington

Explore for wildlife potential

Alligator

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Vincent

Explore for wildlife potential

North Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

South Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Swan

Explore for wildlife potential

Verona Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Caldwell

Explore for wildlife potential

North Caldwell

Explore for wildlife potential

Essex Fells

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Essex County's natural heritage.

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