Beebe Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Beebe Lake ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Tompkins County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ithaca nearby has 17% more documented species, Beebe Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 Tompkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Ithaca

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Physocephala marginata

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Sitona hispidulus

Clover Weevil

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+207%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tompkins County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Ithaca

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-17% vs. current

Tompkins County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1283% vs. current

Cayuga Inlet

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1560% vs. current

Lake Treman

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Swim Area

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Jennings Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% 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 Tompkins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+207%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tompkins County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Ithaca

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-17% vs. current

Tompkins County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1283% vs. current

Cayuga Inlet

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1560% vs. current

Lake Treman

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Swim Area

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Jennings Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8200% 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Ithaca

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Physocephala marginata

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Sitona hispidulus

Clover Weevil

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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