Lily Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Lily Pond ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in cheektowaga town, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cheektowaga Town nearby has 73% more documented species, Lily Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 cheektowaga town County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Rainieria antennaepes
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Labidomera clivicollis
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Rhagio mystaceus
Common Snipe Fly
Dolomedes triton
Six-Spotted Fishing Spider
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Carex lurida
Shallow Sedge
Echium vulgare
vipers bugloss
Scutellaria galericulata
skullcap
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Lysimachia nummularia
Moneywort
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cheektowaga Town
Discover 7 other wildlife-rich locations near Lily Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lily Pondwithin Cheektowaga Town's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.