Bradford Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Bradford Reservoir ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in bucks county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bucks County nearby has 65% more documented species, Bradford Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 54 bucks county County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Calidris melanotos
pectoral sandpiper
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Mergus merganser
goosander
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas rubripes
American Black Duck
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Setophaga palmarum
Palm Warbler
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bucks County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bradford Reservoir. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bradford Reservoirwithin Bucks County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.