Wildlife and nature in New Jersey
Marshes, shorelines, forests, and migration habitats
New Jersey blends Atlantic shoreline, pine forests, marshlands, and estuaries, making it a compact but important state for bird migration, coastal nature, and family outdoor exploring.
Sightings
369
Places
6
Species
42
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in New Jersey
A recent look at wildlife sightings across New Jersey.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across New Jersey.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn New Jersey's guide into an actual day out.
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Verona Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Canada Goose, and Red-Winged Blackbird.
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Colonial Park
You might spot Huron Skipper, Great Blue Heron, and American Robin.
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Yantacaw Park
You might spot Great Egret, Eastern White Pine, and Haircap Mosses.
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Huddy Park
You might spot Pitch Pine, Mallard, and Gallberry.
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Cape May County Park & Zoo
You might spot Blue Dasher, Eastern Pondhawk, and Laughing Gull.
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Alps Road Park
You might spot Oriental Bittersweet and Upright Yellow Woodsorrel.
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Popular Species
Popular species in New Jersey
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across New Jersey.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for New Jersey
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of New Jersey.
Birds
Birding in New Jersey
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across New Jersey.
198 Sightings18 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in New Jersey
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across New Jersey.
11 Sightings5 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in New Jersey
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in New Jersey feel richer.
58 Sightings8 Species
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