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Locations in Ocean County, New Jersey

Species in Ocean County

Common Species in Ocean County

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

Pinus rigida

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common53 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common42 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common38 obs.

Arenaria interpres

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Very Common31 obs.

Drosera intermedia

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Common29 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common28 obs.

Calidris maritima

Calidris maritima

Purple Sandpiper

Common28 obs.

Mergus serrator

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common24 obs.

Calidris alpina

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Occasional23 obs.

Gavia immer

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional21 obs.

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional20 obs.

Enneacanthus obesus

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Occasional19 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Occasional19 obs.

Larus marinus

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Rare18 obs.

Branta bernicla

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Rare17 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Ocean County

Explore 68 documented locations in Ocean County, New Jersey. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (5 locations)

Ocean County

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

Berkeley Township

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

Jackson Township

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

Lacey Township

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

Little Egg Harbor Township

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

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (10 locations)

Toms River Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 98 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Barnegat Light

A productive wildlife area hosting 92 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Ocean Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 65 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Beachwood

A productive wildlife area hosting 57 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Point Pleasant Beach

A productive wildlife area hosting 56 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Manchester Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 54 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Long Beach Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 48 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

Stafford Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 38 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

Tuckerton

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

Barnegat Township

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

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (18 locations)

Beach Haven

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

Lake Of The Lillies

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

Surf City

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

South Toms River

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

Ship Bottom

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

Brick Township

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Osborn Island

Near Little Egg Harbor Township

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Lakehurst

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

Point Pleasant

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

Eagleswood Township

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

Pine Beach

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

Seaside Heights

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

Plumsted Township

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

Seaside Park

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

Lakewood Township

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

Wells Mills Pond

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

Horicon Lake

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

Harvey Cedars

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

📍 Additional Locations (35 locations)

Mantoloking

Explore for wildlife potential

Deer Head Lake

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Goose Pond

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Hanover Pond

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Holly Lake

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Lake Barnegat

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Lake Carasaljo

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Lake Manetta

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Lake Waddill

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Lake Waddill

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Lake Waddill

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Little Silver Lake

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Manahawkin Lake

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Mill Pond

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Prospertown Lake

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Prospertown Lake

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Twilight Lake

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Bay Head

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Lavallette

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Chadwick Beach Island

Near Toms River Township

Explore for wildlife potential

Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area

Near Little Egg Harbor Township

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Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area

Near Little Egg Harbor Township

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Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area

Near Little Egg Harbor Township

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Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area

Near Little Egg Harbor Township

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Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area

Near Little Egg Harbor Township

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Harbor Island

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Herring Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Middle Sedge Island

Near Toms River Township

Explore for wildlife potential

Toms River

Near Berkeley Township

Explore for wildlife potential

Wetland

Near Little Egg Harbor Township

Explore for wildlife potential

Island Heights

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Ocean Gate

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Bennetts Pond

Near Jackson Township

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Pine Lake

Near Manchester Township

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Whiting

Near Manchester 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 Ocean County's natural heritage.