West Channel Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The West Channel Pond ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 23% more documented species, West Channel Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Setophaga palmarum
Palm Warbler
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Bombus citrinus
Lemon cuckoo bumble bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Melospiza georgiana
Swamp Sparrow
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrush
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
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