Oakland Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Oakland Lake ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Queens County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Queens County nearby has 67% more documented species, Oakland Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Queens County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Queens County

-67% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lemna valdiviana

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+120%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-67% vs. current

Baisley Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+371% vs. current

Springfield Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+725% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Kissena Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Industry Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Strack Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% 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 Queens County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+120%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-67% vs. current

Baisley Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+371% vs. current

Springfield Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+725% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Kissena Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Industry Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Strack Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Queens County

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lemna valdiviana

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

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