Cold Spring
Ecosystem Overview
The Cold Spring ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in town of philipstown, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Town of Philipstown nearby has 14% more documented species, Cold Spring offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 town of philipstown County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Allium vineale
wild onion
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Vinca minor
lesser periwinkle
Fraxinus americana
American Ash
Trapa natans
Water Caltrop
Acer rubrum
Maple
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Town Of Philipstown
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cold Springwithin Town Of Philipstown's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.