Oswego County
Ecosystem Overview
The Oswego County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in oswego 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. Compared to nearby Oswego, Oswego County hosts 270% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 oswego county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Buteo platypterus
Broad-winged Hawk
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Picea abies
Norway spruce
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Toxicodendron rydbergii
Western Poison Ivy
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Chinook salmon
Dreissena polymorpha
zebra mussel
Calamagrostis breviligulata
Etheostoma flabellare
Fantail darter
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Euphorbia polygonifolia
Seaside Spurge
Salix cordata
sanddune willow
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Aythya americana
Redhead
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
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Regional Wildlife Network
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