Bristol

Ecosystem Overview

The Bristol ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 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 Bucks County nearby has 77% more documented species, Bristol offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 54 Bucks County County natural areas, placing it in the 37th 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 54 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Bucks County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Very Common2 obs.

Phalacrocorax carbo

great cormorant

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Rare1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bucks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bucks County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-77% vs. current

Doylestown

Importance: 0.41

16 species

+44% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+156% vs. current

Yardley

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+92% vs. current

Middletown Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lake Galena

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-74% vs. current

Lower Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

88 species

-74% vs. current

Upper Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

52 species

-56% 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 Bucks County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bucks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bucks County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-77% vs. current

Doylestown

Importance: 0.41

16 species

+44% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+156% vs. current

Yardley

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+92% vs. current

Middletown Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lake Galena

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-74% vs. current

Lower Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

88 species

-74% vs. current

Upper Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

52 species

-56% 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 54 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Bucks County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Very Common2 obs.

Phalacrocorax carbo

great cormorant

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Rare1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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