Eastman Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Eastman Lake ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 18 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 79% more documented species, Eastman Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Rochester

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Rochester

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-79% vs. current

Monroe County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-79% vs. current

Durand Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-5% vs. current

Brockport

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Irondequoit Bay

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+50% vs. current

East Rochester

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2000% 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

-47%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Rochester

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-79% vs. current

Monroe County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-79% vs. current

Durand Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-5% vs. current

Brockport

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Irondequoit Bay

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+50% vs. current

East Rochester

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2000% 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

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Rochester

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare1 obs.

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