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Locations in Tompkins County, New York

Species in Tompkins County

Common Species in Tompkins County

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

Plethodon cinereus

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common118 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common89 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common84 obs.
Anaxyrus americanus

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common75 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common68 obs.
Notophthalmus viridescens

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common66 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common63 obs.
Ambystoma maculatum

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common62 obs.
Lymantria dispar

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional60 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional59 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional59 obs.
Thamnophis sirtalis

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional58 obs.
Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional55 obs.
Trillium grandiflorum

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare55 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare55 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Tompkins County

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

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

Ithaca

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

100
species

Tompkins County

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

100
species

Cayuga Heights

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 (1 locations)

Beebe Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 83 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

83
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (11 locations)

Groton

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

15
species

Freeville

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

14
species

Trumansburg

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

7
species

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park

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

6
species

Cayuga Inlet

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

5
species

Dryden Lake

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

5
species

Dryden

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

3
species

Jennings Pond

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

1
species

Lake Treman

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

1
species

Mud Pond

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

1
species

Swim Area

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (6 locations)

Cayuga Inlet

Explore for wildlife potential

Coleman Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Penny Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Silk Road Inn Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Small Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Ithaca Reservoir

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 Tompkins County's natural heritage.

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