Silver Lake Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Silver Lake Reservoir ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Richmond County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Richmond County nearby has 95% more documented species, Silver Lake Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 9 Richmond County County natural areas, placing it in the 22th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 9 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-95% vs. current

Ohrback Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

-74% vs. current

Clove Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-71% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-71% vs. current

Wolfe's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

-37% vs. current

Martling Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

-37% vs. current

Stump Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+150% vs. current

Walker Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% 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 Richmond County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-95% vs. current

Ohrback Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

-74% vs. current

Clove Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-71% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-71% vs. current

Wolfe's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

-37% vs. current

Martling Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

-37% vs. current

Stump Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+150% vs. current

Walker Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 9 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond County

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

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