Lake Galena
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Galena ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in bucks county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bucks County nearby has 10% more documented species, Lake Galena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 54 bucks county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Mergus merganser
goosander
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Branta hutchinsii
hutchins’s canada goose
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Butorides virescens
green heron
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bucks County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Galena. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Galenawithin Bucks County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.