Wellesley Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellesley Island ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson County nearby has 79% more documented species, Wellesley Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Bibio femoratus

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Common1 obs.

Abortiporus biennis

Blushing Rosette

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Russula parvovirescens

Common1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common1 obs.

Amanita abrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Lactarius psammicola

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Amanita albocreata

Occasional1 obs.

Lactarius camphoratus

Curry Milkcap

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Aureoboletus russellii

Rare1 obs.

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Butyriboletus taughannockensis

Rare1 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-79% vs. current

Watertown

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Cranberry Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+600% vs. current

Sourth Colwell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Sackets Harbor

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+320% vs. current

Alexandria Bay

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+133% vs. current

Chaumont

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Black River

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+425% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-79% vs. current

Watertown

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Cranberry Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+600% vs. current

Sourth Colwell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Sackets Harbor

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+320% vs. current

Alexandria Bay

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+133% vs. current

Chaumont

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Black River

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+425% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Bibio femoratus

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Common1 obs.

Abortiporus biennis

Blushing Rosette

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Russula parvovirescens

Common1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common1 obs.

Amanita abrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Lactarius psammicola

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Amanita albocreata

Occasional1 obs.

Lactarius camphoratus

Curry Milkcap

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Aureoboletus russellii

Rare1 obs.

No image

Butyriboletus taughannockensis

Rare1 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Rare1 obs.

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