Geauga County

Ecosystem Overview

The Geauga County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Geauga County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Branch Reservoir, Geauga County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Geauga County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. East Branch Reservoir

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common14 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common14 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common12 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common11 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common11 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common10 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common10 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional9 obs.

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Occasional9 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional8 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare7 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare7 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Geauga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

East Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Chardon

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Middlefield

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ladue Reservoir

Importance: 0.11

7 species

+1329% 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 Geauga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Geauga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

East Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Chardon

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Middlefield

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ladue Reservoir

Importance: 0.11

7 species

+1329% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. East Branch Reservoir

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common14 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common14 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common12 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common11 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common11 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common10 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common10 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional9 obs.

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Occasional9 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional8 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare7 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare7 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Rare6 obs.

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