Dobbs Ferry

Ecosystem Overview

The Dobbs Ferry ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester 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 Yonkers nearby has 19% more documented species, Dobbs Ferry offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 52 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Megarhyssa greenei

Common1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Physocephala tibialis

Common Eastern Physocephala

Rare1 obs.

Enicospilus purgatus

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-19% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-19% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+33% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

+11% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+62% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+3950% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+440% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+710% 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 Westchester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-19% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-19% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+33% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

+11% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+62% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+3950% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+440% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+710% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 52 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Megarhyssa greenei

Common1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Physocephala tibialis

Common Eastern Physocephala

Rare1 obs.

Enicospilus purgatus

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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