Union Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Union Township ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in hunterdon county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hunterdon County nearby has 23% more documented species, Union Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 24 hunterdon county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Haemorhous purpureus
Purple/Cassin'S Finch
Larus glaucoides
iceland gull
Eremophila alpestris
horned lark
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Bonaparte's Gull
Spinus pinus
Pine Siskin
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Cottus cognatus
Anadyr Sculpin
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus merganser
goosander
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus
Round Bullet Gall Wasp
Endomychus biguttatus
Polypsocus corruptus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hunterdon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Union Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Union Townshipwithin Hunterdon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.