Erie County
Ecosystem Overview
The Erie County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in erie county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Butorides virescens
green heron
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Erie County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Erie Countywithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.