Baisley Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Baisley Pond ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Queens County, 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 Queens County nearby has 93% more documented species, Baisley Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Queens County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Queens County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-93% vs. current

Oakland Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-79% vs. current

Springfield Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+75% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Kissena Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Industry Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Strack Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% 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 Queens County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-93% vs. current

Oakland Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-79% vs. current

Springfield Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+75% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Kissena Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Industry Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Strack Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Queens County

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common1 obs.

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