North Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The North Lake ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Hunter, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Town of Hunter nearby has 93% more documented species, North Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Town of Hunter County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Town of Hunter

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common1 obs.

Esox americanus

American Pickerel

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Town of Hunter County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Of Hunter

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-93% vs. current

Tannersville

Importance: 0.31

15 species

-53% vs. current

South Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+40% vs. current

Hunter

Importance: 0.19

7 species

0% 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 Town of Hunter County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Town of Hunter County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Of Hunter

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-93% vs. current

Tannersville

Importance: 0.31

15 species

-53% vs. current

South Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+40% vs. current

Hunter

Importance: 0.19

7 species

0% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Town of Hunter

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common1 obs.

Esox americanus

American Pickerel

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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