Leaser Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Leaser Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Allentown nearby has 35% more documented species, Leaser Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Lehigh County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Allentown

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common3 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1 obs.

Nymphoides peltata

fringed water-lily

Rare1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lehigh County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Allentown

Importance: 0.51

34 species

-35% vs. current

Lehigh County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-78% vs. current

Emmaus

Importance: 0.41

11 species

+100% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+38% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Coopersburg

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Salisbury

Importance: 0.32

39 species

-44% vs. current

Alburtis

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+1000% 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 Lehigh County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lehigh County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Allentown

Importance: 0.51

34 species

-35% vs. current

Lehigh County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-78% vs. current

Emmaus

Importance: 0.41

11 species

+100% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+38% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Coopersburg

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Salisbury

Importance: 0.32

39 species

-44% vs. current

Alburtis

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+1000% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Allentown

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common3 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1 obs.

Nymphoides peltata

fringed water-lily

Rare1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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