Nimisila Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Nimisila Reservoir ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Akron nearby has 41% more documented species, Nimisila Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 37 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 37 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Common4 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Diver

Common3 obs.

Sula leucogaster

Booby

Occasional3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-41% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-41% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

-2% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+168% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+490% vs. current

Silver Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+638% 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 Summit County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-41% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-41% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

-2% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+168% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+490% vs. current

Silver Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+638% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 37 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

-41% species diversity

American avocet

Rare2 obs.

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