Hinckley Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Hinckley Lake ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Hinckley Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hinckley Lake Spillway Pool, Hinckley Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Hinckley Township County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Hinckley Lake Spillway Pool

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare1 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hinckley Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hinckley Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-74% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Hinckley Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hinckley Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hinckley Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-74% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Hinckley Lake Spillway Pool

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare1 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Rare1 obs.

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