Alexandria Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Alexandria Bay ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson County nearby has 91% more documented species, Alexandria Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Very Common1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-91% vs. current

Watertown

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+800% vs. current

Cranberry Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

Sourth Colwell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Sackets Harbor

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+80% vs. current

Wellesley Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

-57% vs. current

Chaumont

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+800% vs. current

Black River

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+125% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-91% vs. current

Watertown

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+800% vs. current

Cranberry Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

Sourth Colwell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Sackets Harbor

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+80% vs. current

Wellesley Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

-57% vs. current

Chaumont

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+800% vs. current

Black River

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+125% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Very Common1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common1 obs.

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