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Locations in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Species in Middlesex County

Common Species in Middlesex County

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

Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common138 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common109 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common85 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common83 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common78 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common69 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common69 obs.
Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common65 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional62 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional57 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional56 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional56 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional55 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare54 obs.
Plethodon cinereus

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare52 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Middlesex County

Explore 52 documented locations in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (11 locations)

New Brunswick

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

100
species

Edison

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

100
species

Middlesex County

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

100
species

Sayreville

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

100
species

Monroe Township

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

100
species

Old Bridge Township

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

100
species

Piscataway Township

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

100
species

Woodbridge Township

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

100
species

Highland Park

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

100
species

East Brunswick Township

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

100
species

North Brunswick 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 (5 locations)

Metuchen

A productive wildlife area hosting 72 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

72
species

Passion Puddle

A productive wildlife area hosting 31 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

31
species

Helmetta

A productive wildlife area hosting 26 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

26
species

New Market Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 21 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

21
species

Perth Amboy

A productive wildlife area hosting 20 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

20
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (14 locations)

Middlesex

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Carteret

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

South Plainfield

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Farrington Lake

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Lake Tarnofsky

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Cranbury Township

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

11
species

Dallenbach Pond

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

8
species

South Amboy

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

7
species

Spotswood

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

5
species

Lake Papaianni

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

3
species

Milltown

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

3
species

Whale Creek

Near Old Bridge Township

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

2
species

Perrine Pond

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

1
species

Dunellen

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (22 locations)

Back Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Bissett's Pond

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Connor's Pond

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Daley's Pond

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Devoe Lake

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Dismal Swamp

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Fresh Ponds

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Lake Lucerne

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Lake Nelson

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Majors Pond

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Meat Pond

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New Pond

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Oak Tree Pond

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Plainsboro Pond

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Spring Lake

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Village Pointe Pond

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Jamesburg

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South River

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Davidsons Millpond

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Gordon Pond

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Heatherwood Villas

Near Edison
Explore for wildlife potential

Duhernal Lake

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 Middlesex County's natural heritage.

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