Wellington

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellington ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Lorain County, Ohio, 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 Lorain nearby has 76% more documented species, Wellington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 14 Lorain County County natural areas, placing it in the 29th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 14 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Lorain

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Taphrina caerulescens

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare1 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lorain County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lorain

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-76% vs. current

Elyria

Importance: 0.43

37 species

-35% vs. current

Lorain County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-76% vs. current

Oberlin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Avon Lake

Importance: 0.33

53 species

-55% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.32

37 species

-35% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-76% vs. current

North Ridgeville

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-76% 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 Lorain County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lorain County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lorain

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-76% vs. current

Elyria

Importance: 0.43

37 species

-35% vs. current

Lorain County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-76% vs. current

Oberlin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Avon Lake

Importance: 0.33

53 species

-55% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.32

37 species

-35% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-76% vs. current

North Ridgeville

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-76% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 14 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Lorain

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Taphrina caerulescens

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare1 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare1 obs.

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