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Merrill Creek Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Merrill Creek Reservoir ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in warren county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Warren County nearby has 87% more documented species, Merrill Creek Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 warren county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
10
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 7 locations
71th percentile for diversity
vs. Warren County
-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Falco peregrinus

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common2 obs.
Bucephala clangula

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.
Sula leucogaster

Sula leucogaster

Booby

Very Common1 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.
Aythya americana

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.
Bucephala islandica

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Common1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.
Lysimachia nummularia

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.
Branta hutchinsii

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Common1 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Warren County

Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Merrill Creek Reservoir. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Merrill Creek Reservoirwithin Warren County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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