Jersey City Wildlife Attractions

Hudson County is rife with wildlife and you may come across many colorful species of native birds. Bird watchers will be able to identify nearly two hundred distinct types of birds that are native to the land. Avian enthusiasts actually flock from all over to Liberty State Park to enjoy bird watching opportunities.

But that’s not all. Wild mammals like Rabbits, Skunks, Squirrels, Muskrats, Opossums, and Raccoons are common enough here. You may see them scampering around in parks and yards or open spaces. Hawks and owls also fly over Hudson County.

The rivers and marshes are the homes of hosts of waterfowl. A stroll along the Hudson River in Hoboken may reveal Mallard Ducks, Canadian Geese, herons, and egrets. The Common Egret is a singularly impressive sight. Over three feet in height, this bird's feathers are pure white. Egrets use their long legs to wade about the shore, catching minnows and shrimps.

Raccoons are wild animals too and are probably the most commonly observed wild mammal with their pretty long fur and cute black masks.