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Locations in Union County, New Jersey

Species in Union County

Common Species in Union County

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

Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common6 obs.
Lon zabulon

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common5 obs.
Hylephila phyleus

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common5 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common5 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common5 obs.
Calycopis cecrops

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common4 obs.
Cephalanthus occidentalis

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common4 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.
Plethodon cinereus

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional4 obs.
Ancyloxypha numitor

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional4 obs.
Poanes viator

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Occasional4 obs.
Sphex pensylvanicus

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Occasional3 obs.
Dolichovespula maculata

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare3 obs.
Vespa crabro

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare3 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Union County

Explore 38 documented locations in Union County, New Jersey. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)

Union County

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 (7 locations)

Summit

A productive wildlife area hosting 71 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

71
species

New Providence

A productive wildlife area hosting 59 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

59
species

Berkeley Heights

A productive wildlife area hosting 33 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

33
species

Scotch Plains

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

Linden

A productive wildlife area hosting 26 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

26
species

Mountainside

A productive wildlife area hosting 24 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

24
species

Cranford

A productive wildlife area hosting 23 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

23
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (11 locations)

Westfield

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Elizabeth

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

9
species

Lake Surprise

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

8
species

Union

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

6
species

Springfield

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

5
species

Roselle Park

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

4
species

Rahway

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

2
species

Plainfield

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

2
species

Lower Echo Lake

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

1
species

Seeley's Pond

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

1
species

Clark

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (19 locations)

Bloodgoods Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Briant Pond

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Horshoe Pond

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Jackson Pond

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Kellogg Sprinkler

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Little Seeley's Pond

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Middlesex Reservoir

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Mindowaskin Pond

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Moxon Pond

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Munsee Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Shackamaxon Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Upper Echo Lake

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Wilson Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Winfield

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Hillside

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Fanwood

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Roselle

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Kenilworth

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Garwood

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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 Union County's natural heritage.

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