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Locations in Onondaga County, New York

Species in Onondaga County

Common Species in Onondaga County

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

Plethodon cinereus

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common144 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common129 obs.
Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common108 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common105 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common94 obs.
Oniscus asellus

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Common93 obs.
Rhamnus cathartica

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common91 obs.
Philoscia muscorum

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Common86 obs.
Thuja occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional86 obs.
Polistes fuscatus

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional77 obs.
Armadillidium nasatum

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional73 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional73 obs.
Plantago lanceolata

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional69 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare69 obs.
Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Rare68 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Onondaga County

Explore 72 documented locations in Onondaga County, New York. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (9 locations)

Syracuse

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

100
species

Onondaga County

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

100
species

Town Of Dewitt

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

100
species

Town Of Onondaga

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

100
species

Town Of Skaneateles

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

100
species

Town Of Geddes

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

100
species

Town Of Marcellus

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

100
species

Town Of Lysander

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

100
species

Town Of Manlius

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 (8 locations)

Town Of Fabius

A productive wildlife area hosting 78 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

78
species

Town Of Spafford

A productive wildlife area hosting 53 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

53
species

Town Of Salina

A productive wildlife area hosting 48 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

48
species

Town Of Camillus

A productive wildlife area hosting 36 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

36
species

Town Of Clay

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

Manlius

Near Town Of Manlius

A productive wildlife area hosting 30 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

30
species

Town Of Cicero

A productive wildlife area hosting 23 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

23
species

Liverpool

Near Town Of Salina

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

22
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (21 locations)

Glacier Lake

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

18
species

Town Of Lafayette

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

15
species

Onondaga Lake

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

14
species

Town Of Tully

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

14
species

Green Lake

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

Baldwinsville

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

10
species

Onondaga Lake Outlet

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

7
species

Town Of Pompey

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

7
species

Marcellus

Near Town Of Marcellus

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

6
species

Town Of Van Buren

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

6
species

Skaneateles

Near Town Of Skaneateles

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

5
species

North Syracuse

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

5
species

Fayetteville

Near Town Of Manlius

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

4
species

Mud Lake

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

3
species

East Syracuse

Near Town Of Dewitt

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

3
species

Tully

Near Town Of Tully

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

3
species

Inner Harbor

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

2
species

Tracy Lake

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

2
species

Town Of Otisco

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

2
species

Round Lake

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

2
species

Town Of Elbridge

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (34 locations)

Solvay

Near Town Of Geddes
Explore for wildlife potential

Beard Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

By-pass Chlorine Contact Tank

Explore for wildlife potential

Carpenter Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Cedar Bay

Explore for wildlife potential

Cement Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Centre Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Crooked Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Evergreen Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Gatehouse Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Gillie Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Jamesville Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Lost Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Mud Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Mud Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Shackham Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Spruce Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

The Lily Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Wastewater Treatment Basin

Explore for wildlife potential

Webster Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

White Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Camillus

Near Town Of Camillus
Explore for wildlife potential

Fobes Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Klein Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Maloney Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Elbridge

Near Town Of Elbridge
Explore for wildlife potential

Jordan

Near Town Of Elbridge
Explore for wildlife potential

Fabius

Near Town Of Fabius
Explore for wildlife potential

Minoa

Near Town Of Manlius
Explore for wildlife potential

East Syracuse Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Rockwell Springs

Near Town Of Marcellus
Explore for wildlife potential

Smith Hollow Pond

Near Town Of Marcellus
Explore for wildlife potential

Woodland Reservoir

Near Syracuse
Explore for wildlife potential

Hiawatha Lake

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 Onondaga County's natural heritage.

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