Lower Makefield Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Lower Makefield Township ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in bucks county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bucks County nearby has 12% more documented species, Lower Makefield Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 54 bucks county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.
Eremophila alpestris
horned lark
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Cambarus bartonii
Common Crayfish
Larus glaucoides
iceland gull
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Scolia dubia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bucks County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lower Makefield Township. 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 Lower Makefield Townshipwithin Bucks County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.