Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Watertown, Jefferson County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Watertown

+9900% 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 Common10 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Very Common10 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common3 obs.

Arctium lappa

Greater Burdock

Common3 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Chrosomus eos

Northern Redbelly Minnow

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Syntrichia ruralis

Sidewalk Screw Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Watertown

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cranberry Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sourth Colwell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sackets Harbor

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Alexandria Bay

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Wellesley Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+376% vs. current

Chaumont

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Black River

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Watertown

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cranberry Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sourth Colwell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sackets Harbor

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Alexandria Bay

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Wellesley Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+376% vs. current

Chaumont

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Black River

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Watertown

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Very Common10 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common3 obs.

Arctium lappa

Greater Burdock

Common3 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Chrosomus eos

Northern Redbelly Minnow

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Syntrichia ruralis

Sidewalk Screw Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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