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Locations in Mercer County, New Jersey

Species in Mercer County

Common Species in Mercer County

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

Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common16 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common16 obs.
Spizella pusilla

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Very Common15 obs.
Symplocarpus foetidus

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common15 obs.
Magicicada septendecim

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Common14 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common14 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common14 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common13 obs.
Setophaga coronata

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional12 obs.
Enneacanthus gloriosus

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Occasional11 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional11 obs.
Lonicera japonica

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional11 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional11 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare10 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare10 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Mercer County

Explore 26 documented locations in Mercer County, New Jersey. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (6 locations)

Mercer County

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

100
species

Hamilton Township

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

100
species

Hopewell Township

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

100
species

Lawrence Township

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

100
species

Princeton Township

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

100
species

West Windsor Township

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)

Trenton

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

24
species

Robbinsville Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (5 locations)

Ewing Township

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Lake Mercer

Near West Windsor Township

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

East Windsor Township

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Hopewell

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Stony Brook

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (13 locations)

Centennial Lake

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Hamilton Station Lake

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Quarry Swim Club

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Stony Brook

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Stony Brook

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Stony Brook

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Trenton Water Works

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Trenton Water Works

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Hightstown

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Pennington

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Ceva Lake

Near Ewing Township
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Grovers Mill Pond

Near West Windsor Township
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Sylva Lake

Near Ewing Township
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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 Mercer County's natural heritage.

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