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Locations in Nassau County, New York

Species in Nassau County

Common Species in Nassau County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common421 obs.
Lonicera japonica

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common211 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common195 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common143 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common128 obs.
Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common122 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common112 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common112 obs.
Pinus rigida

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional110 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional105 obs.
Ilex crenata

Ilex crenata

Japanese holly

Occasional101 obs.
Robinia pseudoacacia

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional100 obs.
Ilex opaca

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional98 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare89 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare87 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Nassau County

Explore 115 documented locations in Nassau County, New York. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (5 locations)

Nassau County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Glen Cove

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Muttontown

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

East Garden City

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Upper Brookville

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (11 locations)

Rockville Centre

A productive wildlife area hosting 94 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

94
species

Mill Neck

A productive wildlife area hosting 91 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

91
species

Floral Park

A productive wildlife area hosting 67 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

67
species

Oyster Bay Cove

A productive wildlife area hosting 65 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

65
species

Laurel Hollow

A productive wildlife area hosting 61 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

61
species

Wantagh Pond

Near Wantagh

A productive wildlife area hosting 44 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

44
species

Old Brookville

A productive wildlife area hosting 34 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

34
species

Seaman Pond

Near Wantagh

A productive wildlife area hosting 33 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

33
species

West Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 25 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

25
species

Cove Neck

A productive wildlife area hosting 24 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

24
species

Kings Point

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (39 locations)

Old Westbury

A specialized habitat with 19 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

19
species

North Hills

A specialized habitat with 19 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

19
species

Westbury

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Sea Cliff

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Beaver Lake

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Lake Success

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Matinecock

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Valley Stream

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

East Hills

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Schodack Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Brookville

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Baldwin Harbor

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Wantagh Reservoir

Near North Wantagh

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Garden City

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Mineola

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Tackapausha Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Roslyn Harbor

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

New Hyde Park

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Sands Point

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Freeport

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Lattingtown

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Hempstead

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Cedarhurst

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Long Beach

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Manorhaven

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Bayville

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Plandome Manor

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Saddle Rock

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Baxter Estates

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Port Washington North

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Lynbrook

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Malverne

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Great Neck

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Giambruno Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Mill Neck Creek

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Motts Creek

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Lawrence

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Atlantic Beach

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Milburn Creek

Near Freeport

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (60 locations)

Bellerose

Explore for wildlife potential

Plandome

Explore for wildlife potential

Woodsburgh

Explore for wildlife potential

Roslyn

Explore for wildlife potential

Center Island Estuary

Explore for wildlife potential

Dosoris Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Factory Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Guggenheim Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Hall's Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Hamlet Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Hamlet Pond 2

Explore for wildlife potential

Herricks Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Kentuck Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Success

Explore for wildlife potential

Leeds Pond Preserve

Explore for wildlife potential

Lower Francis Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Milburn Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Mullener Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Oak Neck Creek

Explore for wildlife potential

Old Westbury Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Ridder Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Roslyn Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Sage Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Scudders Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Shell Harbor

Explore for wildlife potential

Silver Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Smith Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Spring Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

The Lagoon

Explore for wildlife potential

Upper Francis Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Whitney Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Willow Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

East Rockaway

Explore for wildlife potential

Island Park

Explore for wildlife potential

Hewlett Harbor

Explore for wildlife potential

East Williston

Explore for wildlife potential

Williston Park

Explore for wildlife potential

Hewlett Bay Park

Explore for wildlife potential

Hewlett Neck

Explore for wildlife potential

South Floral Park

Explore for wildlife potential

Great Neck Plaza

Explore for wildlife potential

Stewart Manor

Explore for wildlife potential

Flower Hill

Explore for wildlife potential

Great Neck Estates

Explore for wildlife potential

Roslyn Estates

Explore for wildlife potential

Thomaston

Explore for wildlife potential

Munsey Park

Explore for wildlife potential

Russell Gardens

Explore for wildlife potential

Kensington

Explore for wildlife potential

Plandome Heights

Explore for wildlife potential

Centre Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Loffs Lake

Near Baldwin
Explore for wildlife potential

Mill Pond

Near Oyster Bay
Explore for wildlife potential

Mill Pond

Near Valley Stream
Explore for wildlife potential

Newbridge Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Paper Mill Pond

Near Roslyn
Explore for wildlife potential

Udalls Millpond

Explore for wildlife potential

Valley Stream Pond

Near Valley Stream
Explore for wildlife potential

California Canal

Near Barnum Island
Explore for wildlife potential

Eel Creek

Near Cove Neck
Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Nassau County's natural heritage.

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