Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Ecosystem Overview

The Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Stark County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Canton nearby has 69% more documented species, Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 17 Stark County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 17 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-69% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-73% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

-13% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-7% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+440% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

-61% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+17% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+80% 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 Stark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-69% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-73% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

-13% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-7% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+440% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

-61% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+17% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+80% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 17 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.

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