Irondequoit Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Irondequoit Bay ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rochester nearby has 86% more documented species, Irondequoit Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 7 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 29th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 7 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Rochester

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Monroe County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Rochester

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-86% vs. current

Monroe County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-86% vs. current

Durand Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-36% vs. current

Eastman Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-33% vs. current

Brockport

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

East Rochester

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+1300% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Monroe County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Rochester

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-86% vs. current

Monroe County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-86% vs. current

Durand Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-36% vs. current

Eastman Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-33% vs. current

Brockport

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

East Rochester

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+1300% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 7 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Rochester

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

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