Goat Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Goat Island ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Niagara County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Niagara Falls nearby has 52% more documented species, Goat Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Niagara County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara Falls

-52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common21 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Occasional2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Niagara County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-52% vs. current

Niagara County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-52% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

+20% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+380% vs. current

Luna Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+300% 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 Niagara County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Niagara County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-52% vs. current

Niagara County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-52% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

+20% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+380% vs. current

Luna Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+300% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara Falls

-52% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common21 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Occasional2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

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