Bradley Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Bradley Beach ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in monmouth county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 85% more documented species, Bradley Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 48 monmouth county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Japanese shore crab
Calidris alba
sanderling
Arabidopsis thaliana
thale cress
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Strophostyles helvola
Trailing Wild Bean
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Mareca penelope
Eurasian Wigeon
Mytilus edulis
Blue Mussel
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Calamagrostis breviligulata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monmouth County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bradley Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bradley Beachwithin Monmouth County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.