Hinckley Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Hinckley Lake ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in hinckley township, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hinckley Lake Spillway Pool, Hinckley Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 hinckley township 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 26 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Carex comosa
Longhair Sedge
Rosa setigera
Climbing Rose
Asclepias incarnata
Pleurisy Root
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Enallagma exsulans
Stream Bluet
Regina septemvittata
Queen Snake
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Regional Wildlife Network
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