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Lake Nockamixon

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Nockamixon ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 29 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, Lake Nockamixon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 54 bucks county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

35
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
29
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
18
Common Species
Frequently observed species
17
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#28
Regional Rank
Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common10 species
Occasional11 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#28 of 54 locations
48th percentile for diversity
vs. Bucks County
-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Larus fuscus

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Very Common8 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common8 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common6 obs.
Larus glaucoides

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Very Common5 obs.
Podiceps auritus

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common4 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.
Mergus serrator

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional2 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.
Lepomis macrochirus

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.
Megaceryle alcyon

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare1 obs.
Larus glaucescens

Larus glaucescens

Glaucous-winged Gull

Rare1 obs.
Gavia stellata

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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