Town of Shawangunk Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Shawangunk ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Shawangunk, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pinebush Lake, Town Of Shawangunk hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Town of Shawangunk County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinebush Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Asio flammeus

short-eared owl

Very Common6 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Very Common3 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinebush Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Asio flammeus

short-eared owl

Very Common6 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Very Common3 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Rare1 obs.

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