Jun 19, 2026
Camp Evansi
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Region Guide
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
2,117
Places
290
Species
587
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in New Jersey
A recent look at wildlife sightings across New Jersey.
Jun 19, 2026
Camp Evansi
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(c) Jason K., some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Jun 19, 2026
Camp Evansi
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(c) Jason K., some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Jun 19, 2026
Duke Gardensi
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(c) Natalie Lemanski, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
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Jun 19, 2026
Duke Gardensi
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(c) Natalie Lemanski, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
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Jun 18, 2026
Norvin Green State Foresti
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no rights reserved
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across New Jersey.
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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.
Park98 sightings11 species
New Jersey, US
Yantacaw Park
You might spot Great Egret, Eastern White Pine, and Haircap Mosses.
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Park49 sightings50 species
New Jersey, US
Harriman Historic District
You might spot Duck, Canada Goose, and Red-Winged Blackbird.
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Park49 sightings50 species
New Jersey, US
South Mountain Reservation
You might spot American Wintergreen, Wild Geranium, and Mayapple.
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Park49 sightings50 species
New Jersey, US
Willowwood Arboretum
You might spot Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
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Park48 sightings50 species
New Jersey, US
Dundee Canal
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Canada Goose.
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Park48 sightings33 species
New Jersey, US
Rutgers Gardens
You might spot Chinese Sumac, Porcelain Berry, and White-Tailed Deer.
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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.
611 Sightings109 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in New Jersey
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across New Jersey.
70 Sightings229 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.
422 Sightings147 Species
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