Oyster Bay Cove

Ecosystem Overview

The Oyster Bay Cove ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 35% more documented species, Oyster Bay Cove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 55 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common7 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common6 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common4 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common4 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common3 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Landryia impositella

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Rare2 obs.

Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+829% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+829% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+261% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1525% 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 Nassau County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+829% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+829% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+261% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1525% 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 55 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common7 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common6 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common4 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common4 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common3 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Landryia impositella

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Rare2 obs.

Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Rare2 obs.

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