Huron

Ecosystem Overview

The Huron ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Erie County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandusky

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common8 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Very Common6 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common5 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common5 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common4 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common4 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common4 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Occasional3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Occasional3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Rare3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Erie County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandusky

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Erie County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Kelleys Island

Importance: 0.34

81 species

+23% vs. current

Sweet Valley Estates

in Kelleys Island

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Huron River

in Huron

Importance: 0.18

2 species

+4900% 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 Erie County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Erie County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandusky

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Erie County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Kelleys Island

Importance: 0.34

81 species

+23% vs. current

Sweet Valley Estates

in Kelleys Island

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Huron River

in Huron

Importance: 0.18

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandusky

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common8 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Very Common6 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common5 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common5 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common4 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common4 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common4 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Occasional3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Occasional3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Rare3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare3 obs.

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