South Park Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The South Park Lake ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in erie county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Buffalo nearby has 68% more documented species, South Park Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 17 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Fulica americana
American Coot
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near South Park Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement South Park Lakewithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.