Bridgewater Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Bridgewater Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 23 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Viburnum prunifolium
Blackhaw
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Betula nigra
River Birch
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
Pyrus calleryana
Callery Pear
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Carya cordiformis
Pignut
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Somerset County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bridgewater Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bridgewater Townshipwithin Somerset County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.