Cowan Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Cowan Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in clinton county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clinton County nearby has 88% more documented species, Cowan Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 clinton county County natural areas, placing it in the 20th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Arigomphus villosipes
Unicorn Clubtail
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Enallagma basidens
Double-striped Bluet
Fundulus notatus
Blackstripe topminnow
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 12 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Cowan Lake. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Cowan Lake. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clinton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cowan Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cowan Lakewithin Clinton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.