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Spruce Run Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Spruce Run Reservoir ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in hunterdon county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hunterdon County nearby has 81% more documented species, Spruce Run Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 24 hunterdon county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

19
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
16
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
10
Common Species
Frequently observed species
9
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#16
Regional Rank
Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#16 of 24 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Hunterdon County
-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Tringa flavipes

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.
Mergus serrator

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common2 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.
Falco peregrinus

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common1 obs.
Larus hyperboreus

Larus hyperboreus

Glaucous Gull

Very Common1 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.
Larus glaucoides

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Common1 obs.
Gavia immer

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.
Cygnus columbianus

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.
Canis latrans

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional1 obs.
Calidris himantopus

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.
Passerculus sandwichensis

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.
Hydrocoloeus minutus

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Little Gull

Occasional1 obs.
Anas crecca

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional1 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare1 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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