Kirtland
Ecosystem Overview
The Kirtland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in lake 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 #4 for species diversity among 23 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Conopholis americana
squawroot
Polites mystic
Long Dash
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Litylenchus crenatae
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Notophthalmus viridescens
Eastern newt
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kirtland. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kirtlandwithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.