Jun 7, 2026
Prallsvillei
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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
1,599
Places
290
Species
486
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in New Jersey
A recent look at wildlife sightings across New Jersey.
Jun 7, 2026
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preservei
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Jun 7, 2026
Reeves-Reed Arboretumi
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Jun 6, 2026
Reeves-Reed Arboretumi
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(c) foxsu, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 6, 2026
Reeves-Reed Arboretumi
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(c) foxsu, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Jun 6, 2026
Reeves-Reed Arboretumi
Photo attribution
(c) foxsu, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
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.
Park115 sightings16 species
New Jersey, US
Verona Park
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Canada Goose, and Red-Winged Blackbird.
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Park114 sightings18 species
New Jersey, US
Colonial Park
You might spot Huron Skipper, Great Blue Heron, and American Robin.
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Park98 sightings11 species
New Jersey, US
Yantacaw Park
You might spot Great Egret, Eastern White Pine, and Haircap Mosses.
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Park30 sightings12 species
New Jersey, US
Abbott Farm Historic District
You might spot Garlic Mustard, Sensitive Fern, and Common Mugwort.
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Park30 sightings12 species
New Jersey, US
Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
You might spot Rock Harlequin, Pink Lady's Slipper, and Eastern Hemlock.
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Park30 sightings12 species
New Jersey, US
Allaire Village
You might spot Mountain Laurel, Eastern Skunk Cabbage, and Poison Sumac.
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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.
490 Sightings98 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in New Jersey
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across New Jersey.
57 Sightings193 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.
317 Sightings119 Species
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