Lower Saucon Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Saucon Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Easton, Lower Saucon Township hosts 23% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 18 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

+23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common80 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common36 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common34 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common13 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common12 obs.

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Common8 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common6 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common5 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common4 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Occasional3 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Rare3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.47

81 species

+23% vs. current

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.36

50 species

+100% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.47

81 species

+23% vs. current

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.36

50 species

+100% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

+23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common80 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common36 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common34 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common13 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common12 obs.

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Common8 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common6 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common5 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common4 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Occasional3 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Rare3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

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