Sodus Bay
Ecosystem Overview
The Sodus Bay ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in wayne county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 77% more documented species, Sodus Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 wayne county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Melanitta deglandi
White-winged Scoter
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Butomus umbellatus
Flowering Rush
Lemna minor
common duckweed
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Conocephalus brevipennis
Short-Winged Meadow Grasshopper
Cyprinella spiloptera
Spotfin Shiner
Micropterus dolomieu
Smallmouth Bass
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wayne County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sodus Baywithin Wayne County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.