Upper Freehold Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Freehold Township ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in monmouth county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 13% more documented species, Upper Freehold Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 48 monmouth county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.
Phasianus colchicus
pheasant, common pheasant
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Mergus merganser
goosander
Eurema lisa
Little Yellow
Calidris melanotos
pectoral sandpiper
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Pluvialis dominica
american golden plover
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Ipomoea hederacea
Ivyleaf morning-glory
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Erynnis baptisiae
Wild Indigo Duskywing
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Labidomera clivicollis
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monmouth County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Upper Freehold Township. 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 Upper Freehold Townshipwithin Monmouth County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.