Lake County
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #2 for species diversity among 23 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Cistothorus palustris
Marsh Wren
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Stylogomphus albistylus
Eastern Least Clubtail
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake County. 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 Lake Countywithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.