Locations in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Species in New Hanover County
Common Species in New Hanover County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Pinus palustris
longleaf pine
Chione elevata
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in New Hanover County
Explore 12 documented locations in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (3 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (3 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (3 locations)
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 New Hanover County's natural heritage.