Beacon
Ecosystem Overview
The Beacon ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in dutchess county, new york, 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 dutchess county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Morus alba
White mulberry
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Acer saccharinum
White Maple
Amorpha fruticosa
False Indigo-Bush
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Tilia americana
White Basswood
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Rudbeckia laciniata
Cutleaf coneflower
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Pachypsylla venusta
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dutchess County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Beacon. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Beaconwithin Dutchess County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.