Tinkers Creek Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Tinkers Creek Lake ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Portage County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kent nearby has 84% more documented species, Tinkers Creek Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 11 Portage County County natural areas, placing it in the 27th 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 11 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common7 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Steccherinum ochraceum

Very Common1 obs.

Myelochroa aurulenta

Common1 obs.

Physcia stellaris

Star Rosette Lichen

Common1 obs.

Ramalina americana

Common1 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Salix discolor

Large Pussy Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Portage County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-84% vs. current

Portage County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-84% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Mogadore Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-84% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-84% vs. current

Streetsboro

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-84% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.29

32 species

-50% vs. current

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

33 species

-52% 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

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Portage County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-84% vs. current

Portage County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-84% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Mogadore Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-84% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-84% vs. current

Streetsboro

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-84% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.29

32 species

-50% vs. current

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

33 species

-52% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 11 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common7 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Steccherinum ochraceum

Very Common1 obs.

Myelochroa aurulenta

Common1 obs.

Physcia stellaris

Star Rosette Lichen

Common1 obs.

Ramalina americana

Common1 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Salix discolor

Large Pussy Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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