Durand Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Durand Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Rochester nearby has 78% more documented species, Durand Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Rochester

-78% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Myosotis scorpioides

water forget-me-not

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Rochester

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-78% vs. current

Monroe County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-78% vs. current

Eastman Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+5% vs. current

Brockport

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Irondequoit Bay

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+57% vs. current

East Rochester

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2100% 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

-45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Rochester

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-78% vs. current

Monroe County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-78% vs. current

Eastman Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+5% vs. current

Brockport

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Irondequoit Bay

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+57% vs. current

East Rochester

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2100% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Rochester

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Myosotis scorpioides

water forget-me-not

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

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