East Harbor

Ecosystem Overview

The East Harbor ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Ottawa County, Ohio, 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 Ottawa County nearby has 81% more documented species, East Harbor offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Ottawa 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ottawa County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common2 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Parapoynx badiusalis

Very Common1 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Common1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Common1 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Goggle Eye

Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Occasional1 obs.

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Occasional1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala neogama

Bride Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Ottawa County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ottawa County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Middle Harbor

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+171% vs. current

Port Clinton

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+27% vs. current

Put-in-bay

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+171% vs. current

Marblehead

Importance: 0.30

47 species

-60% vs. current

South Bass Island

Importance: 0.27

49 species

-61% vs. current

Middle Bass Island

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+1800% 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 Ottawa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Ottawa County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ottawa County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Middle Harbor

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+171% vs. current

Port Clinton

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+27% vs. current

Put-in-bay

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+171% vs. current

Marblehead

Importance: 0.30

47 species

-60% vs. current

South Bass Island

Importance: 0.27

49 species

-61% vs. current

Middle Bass Island

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+1800% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ottawa County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common2 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Parapoynx badiusalis

Very Common1 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Common1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Common1 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Goggle Eye

Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Occasional1 obs.

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Occasional1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala neogama

Bride Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare1 obs.

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