Oswego County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oswego County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Oswego County, New York, 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. Compared to nearby Oswego, Oswego County hosts 270% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Oswego County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Oswego

+270% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common60 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Very Common17 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common11 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common9 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common7 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common7 obs.

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Chinook salmon

Common6 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common5 obs.

Calamagrostis breviligulata

Common5 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail darter

Common5 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia polygonifolia

Seaside Spurge

Occasional4 obs.

Salix cordata

sanddune willow

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oswego County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Oswego

Importance: 0.42

27 species

+270% 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 Oswego County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oswego County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Oswego

Importance: 0.42

27 species

+270% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Oswego

+270% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common60 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Very Common17 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common11 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common9 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common7 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common7 obs.

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Chinook salmon

Common6 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common5 obs.

Calamagrostis breviligulata

Common5 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail darter

Common5 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia polygonifolia

Seaside Spurge

Occasional4 obs.

Salix cordata

sanddune willow

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare3 obs.

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