Glacier Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Glacier Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Onondaga County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Syracuse nearby has 82% more documented species, Glacier Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 38 Onondaga County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 38 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

-82% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common1 obs.

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Doassansiopsis hydrophila

Very Common1 obs.

Cystopteris bulbifera

Bulb Bladderfern

Very Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common1 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Common1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common1 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common1 obs.

Nabalus altissima

tall white rattlesnakeroot

Common1 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Radula complanata

Flat-Leaved Scalewort

Occasional1 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional1 obs.

Rhytisma americanum

Occasional1 obs.

Acer freemanii

Freeman maple

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-82% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-82% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+80% vs. current

Onondaga Lake Outlet

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+157% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+800% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+800% vs. current

Liverpool

in Town Of Salina

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-18% 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 Onondaga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-82% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-82% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+80% vs. current

Onondaga Lake Outlet

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+157% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+800% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+800% vs. current

Liverpool

in Town Of Salina

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-18% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 38 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Doassansiopsis hydrophila

Very Common1 obs.

Cystopteris bulbifera

Bulb Bladderfern

Very Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common1 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Common1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common1 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common1 obs.

Nabalus altissima

tall white rattlesnakeroot

Common1 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Radula complanata

Flat-Leaved Scalewort

Occasional1 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional1 obs.

Rhytisma americanum

Occasional1 obs.

Acer freemanii

Freeman maple

Rare1 obs.

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