Dell Water

Ecosystem Overview

The Dell Water ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Kings County, New York, 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 Kings County nearby has 69% more documented species, Dell Water offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Kings 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kings County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kings County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-69% vs. current

Prospect Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Sylvan Water

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-24% vs. current

Valley Water

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+158% vs. current

Crescent Water

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+182% vs. current

Bidden Water

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+675% vs. current

Ambergill

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% 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 Kings County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kings County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-69% vs. current

Prospect Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Sylvan Water

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-24% vs. current

Valley Water

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+158% vs. current

Crescent Water

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+182% vs. current

Bidden Water

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+675% vs. current

Ambergill

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kings County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

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