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Locations in Somerset County, New Jersey

Species in Somerset County

Common Species in Somerset County

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

Luxilus cornutus

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Very Common74 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common40 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common29 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common29 obs.
Etheostoma olmstedi

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Common28 obs.
Fundulus diaphanus

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Common27 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common27 obs.
Lon zabulon

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common27 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional24 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional22 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional22 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional21 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional20 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare20 obs.
Semotilus atromaculatus

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Rare20 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Somerset County

Explore 41 documented locations in Somerset County, New Jersey. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (9 locations)

Somerset County

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

100
species

Somerville

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

100
species

Bedminster Township

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

100
species

Bernards Township

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

100
species

Bridgewater Township

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

100
species

Franklin Township

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

100
species

Green Brook Township

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

100
species

Hillsborough Township

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

100
species

Warren 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 (4 locations)

Bernardsville

A productive wildlife area hosting 88 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

88
species

Montgomery Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 82 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

82
species

Manville

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

67
species

Far Hills

A productive wildlife area hosting 47 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

47
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (10 locations)

Branchburg Township

A specialized habitat with 19 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

19
species

Peapack-gladstone

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

10
species

Bound Brook

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

6
species

Powder Mill Pond

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

6
species

Raritan

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

6
species

Duck Pond

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

3
species

Otter Lake

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

2
species

North Plainfield

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

2
species

Spooky Brook Pond

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

1
species

Washington Valley Reservoir

Near Bridgewater Township

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (18 locations)

South Bound Brook

Explore for wildlife potential

Best Lake

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Great Falls Lake

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Green Acres Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Green Brook

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Heron Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lower Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Sylvan Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Turtle Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Watchung

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Millstone

Explore for wildlife potential

Rocky Hill

Explore for wildlife potential

Bridgepoint Lake

Near Montgomery Township
Explore for wildlife potential

Duck Pond

Near Franklin Township
Explore for wildlife potential

Eastern Branch Reservoir

Near Bridgewater Township
Explore for wildlife potential

Mettlers Pond

Near Franklin Township
Explore for wildlife potential

Ravine Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Watchung Lake

Near Watchung
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 Somerset County's natural heritage.

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