Michael J Kirwan Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Michael J Kirwan Reservoir ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Portage County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kent nearby has 67% more documented species, Michael J Kirwan Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 Portage County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Butomus umbellatus

Flowering Rush

Very Common2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Very Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Potamogeton nodosus

loddon pondweed

Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare1 obs.

Vallisneria americana

American eelgrass

Rare1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Portage County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-67% vs. current

Portage County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-67% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Mogadore Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-67% vs. current

Tinkers Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+106% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-67% vs. current

Streetsboro

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-67% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.29

32 species

+3% 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 Portage County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Portage County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-67% vs. current

Portage County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-67% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Mogadore Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-67% vs. current

Tinkers Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+106% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-67% vs. current

Streetsboro

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-67% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.29

32 species

+3% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Butomus umbellatus

Flowering Rush

Very Common2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Very Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Potamogeton nodosus

loddon pondweed

Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare1 obs.

Vallisneria americana

American eelgrass

Rare1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Rare1 obs.

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