Nazareth

Ecosystem Overview

The Nazareth ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Easton nearby has 38% more documented species, Nazareth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 18 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 18 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Common2 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Velarifictorus micado

Japanese burrowing cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Spermophora senoculata

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus coloratus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.47

81 species

-38% vs. current

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-50% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+52% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+257% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+614% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Spring

Importance: 0.35

1 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 Northampton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.47

81 species

-38% vs. current

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-50% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+52% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+257% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+614% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Spring

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 18 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Common2 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Velarifictorus micado

Japanese burrowing cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Spermophora senoculata

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus coloratus

Rare1 obs.

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