Watkins Glen
Ecosystem Overview
The Watkins Glen ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in schuyler 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 schuyler county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Asplenium trichomanes
maidenhair spleenwort
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Acer spicatum
Moose Maple
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Dryopteris marginalis
Woodfern
Hyloniscus riparius
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Viburnum acerifolium
Possum Haw
Conocephalum salebrosum
cat-tongue liverwort
Cystopteris bulbifera
Bulb Bladderfern
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Grifola frondosa
Hen Of The Woods
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Neriene radiata
Filmy Dome Spider
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Schuyler County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Watkins Glen. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Watkins Glenwithin Schuyler County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.