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Locations in Hudson County, New Jersey

Species in Hudson County

Common Species in Hudson County

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

Branta bernicla

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common15 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common12 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common10 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common9 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common9 obs.
Verbena stricta

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common8 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional8 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional8 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional7 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional6 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional6 obs.
Anas rubripes

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Rare6 obs.
Charadrius semipalmatus

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Rare5 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Hudson County

Explore 16 documented locations in Hudson County, New Jersey. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)

Jersey City

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

100
species

Hudson County

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 (2 locations)

North Bergen

A productive wildlife area hosting 41 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

41
species

Secaucus

A productive wildlife area hosting 36 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

36
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (8 locations)

Kearny

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Weehawken

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Hoboken

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Bayonne

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Harrison

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

7
species

Hackensack Reservoir Number Two

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

4
species

Union City

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

2
species

Morris Canal Basin

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (4 locations)

West New York

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Fairy Lake

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Guttenberg

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East Newark

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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 Hudson County's natural heritage.

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