Sheffield Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Sheffield Lake ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in lorain county, 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. While Lorain nearby has 71% more documented species, Sheffield Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 14 lorain county County natural areas, placing it in the 36th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Setophaga tigrina
Cape May Warbler
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Semotilus atromaculatus
Chub
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Vireo gilvus
Warbling Vireo (Western)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Ajuga reptans
bugle
Ranunculus recurvatus
Blisterwort
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Vernonia gigantea
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lorain County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sheffield Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sheffield Lakewithin Lorain County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.