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Locations in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Species in Monmouth County

Common Species in Monmouth County

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

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common36 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common29 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common26 obs.
Larus marinus

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common24 obs.
Leucophaeus atricilla

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common24 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common21 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common18 obs.
Haematopus palliatus

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common17 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional16 obs.
Gavia immer

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional15 obs.
Mergus serrator

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional15 obs.
Branta bernicla

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional14 obs.
Aythya marila

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional14 obs.
Opuntia humifusa

Opuntia humifusa

devil's-tongue

Rare14 obs.
Emerita talpoida

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Rare13 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Monmouth County

Explore 93 documented locations in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Monmouth County

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

100
species

Manasquan

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

100
species

Manalapan Township

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

100
species

Middletown 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 (12 locations)

Upper Freehold Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 87 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

87
species

Howell Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 75 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

75
species

Freehold Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 71 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

71
species

Spring Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 67 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

67
species

Belmar

A productive wildlife area hosting 61 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

61
species

Holmdel Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 35 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

35
species

Marlboro Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 35 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

35
species

Hazlet Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 34 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

34
species

Neptune Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

Sea Girt

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

Brielle

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

31
species

Aberdeen Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 28 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

28
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (32 locations)

Wall Township

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

18
species

Long Branch

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

17
species

Colts Neck Township

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

16
species

Ocean Township

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

15
species

Fair Haven

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

15
species

Bradley Beach

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

15
species

Manasquan Reservoir

Near Howell Township

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

14
species

Avon-by-the-sea

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

Englishtown

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

12
species

Millstone Township

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

11
species

Lake Takanassee

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

7
species

Silver Lake

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

7
species

Union Beach

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

7
species

Asbury Park

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Keyport

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Tinton Falls

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Allenhurst

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

5
species

Lake Topanemus

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

5
species

Oceanport

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

4
species

Deal

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

4
species

Neptune City

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

4
species

Lake Como

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

4
species

Monmouth Beach

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

3
species

Keansburg

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

3
species

Atlantic Highlands

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

3
species

Allentown

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

3
species

Spring Lake Heights

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

3
species

Interlaken

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

1
species

Nike Pond

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

1
species

Wesley Lake

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

1
species

Loch Arbour

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

1
species

Deal Lake

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (45 locations)

Red Bank

Explore for wildlife potential

Freehold Borough

Explore for wildlife potential

Matawan

Explore for wildlife potential

Rumson

Explore for wildlife potential

West Long Branch

Explore for wildlife potential

Eatontown

Explore for wildlife potential

Sea Bright

Explore for wildlife potential

Shrewsbury

Explore for wildlife potential

Highlands

Explore for wildlife potential

Little Silver

Explore for wildlife potential

Farmingdale

Explore for wildlife potential

Belmar Basin

Explore for wildlife potential

Bulk's Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Clare Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Cooling Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Cooling Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Deane Porter Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Durnad Park Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Fletcher Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Heather

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Louise

Explore for wildlife potential

Lily Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Manasquan Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

McCarter's Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Natco Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Navy Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Pews Creek

Explore for wildlife potential

Pomphrey Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Schwenker's Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Shark River Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Shipees Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Shrewsbury Township

Explore for wildlife potential

Sunset Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Treasure Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Wampum Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Zehnder Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Roosevelt

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Como

Explore for wildlife potential

Barley Point Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Gunning Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Oyster Bay

Explore for wildlife potential

Sedge Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Glendola Reservoir

Near Wall Township
Explore for wildlife potential

Shadow Lake

Near Middletown Township
Explore for wildlife potential

Swimming River Resvoir

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 Monmouth County's natural heritage.

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