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Locations in New York County, New York

Species in New York County

Common Species in New York County

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

Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common838 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common576 obs.
Persicaria virginiana

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common399 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common247 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common242 obs.
Pellaea atropurpurea

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Common235 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common208 obs.
Asplenium platyneuron

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common191 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional176 obs.
Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional172 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional159 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional158 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional153 obs.
Ageratina altissima

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare151 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare148 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in New York County

Explore 21 documented locations in New York County, New York. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (8 locations)

New York County

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

100
species

Governors Island

Near Manhattan Community Board 1

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

100
species

Manhattan Community Board 12

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

100
species

Manhattan Community Board 3

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

100
species

Manhattan Community Board 6

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

100
species

Manhattan Community Board 7

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

100
species

Manhattan Community Board 8

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

100
species

Manhattan Community Board 9

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 (9 locations)

Manhattan Community Board 4

A productive wildlife area hosting 92 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

92
species

Manhattan Community Board 5

A productive wildlife area hosting 87 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

87
species

The Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 64 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

64
species

Roosevelt Island

Near Manhattan Community Board 8

A productive wildlife area hosting 59 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

59
species

Manhattan Community Board 10

A productive wildlife area hosting 46 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

46
species

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

A productive wildlife area hosting 45 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

45
species

Harlem Meer

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

34
species

The Pool

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

33
species

Manhattan Community Board 1

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

22
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (4 locations)

Turtle Pond

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Azalea Pond

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

6
species

Conservatory Water

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

3
species

Morningside Pond

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

1
species

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 New York County's natural heritage.

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