Mill Neck

Ecosystem Overview

The Mill Neck ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 9% more documented species, Mill Neck offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 55 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common7 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common6 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common3 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus repens

creeping buttercup

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Carex crinita

Fringed sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Carex radiata

radiate sedge

Occasional2 obs.

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Phyllosticta minima

Rare2 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Rare2 obs.

Microvelia americana

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-9% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1200% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1200% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9000% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2175% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-9% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+406% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2175% 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

+203%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-9% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1200% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1200% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9000% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2175% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-9% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+406% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2175% 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 Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 55 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common7 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common6 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common3 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus repens

creeping buttercup

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Carex crinita

Fringed sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Carex radiata

radiate sedge

Occasional2 obs.

No image

Phyllosticta minima

Rare2 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Rare2 obs.

Microvelia americana

Rare2 obs.

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