Easton

Ecosystem Overview

The Easton ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Northampton County nearby has 19% more documented species, Easton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 18 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 18 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Northampton County

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+212%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.36

50 species

+62% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+145% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+479% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1057% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Spring

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% 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

+212%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.36

50 species

+62% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+145% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+479% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1057% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Spring

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 18 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Northampton County

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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