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Locations in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Species in Erie County

Common Species in Erie County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common159 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common76 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common43 obs.
Tussilago farfara

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common43 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common42 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common42 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common40 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common39 obs.
Cardamine concatenata

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional39 obs.
Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional38 obs.
Symplocarpus foetidus

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional34 obs.
Arisaema triphyllum

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional33 obs.
Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional33 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare33 obs.
Maianthemum canadense

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare27 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Erie County

Explore 42 documented locations in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (7 locations)

Erie County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Girard Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Edinboro

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Millcreek Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Harborcreek Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Fairview Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

North East Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (6 locations)

Springfield Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 56 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

56
species

Erie

A productive wildlife area hosting 49 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

49
species

Washington Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 35 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

35
species

Greenfield Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

Summit Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

Venango Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 20 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

20
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (16 locations)

North East

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

McKean

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Greene Township

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Amity Township

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Lake City

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Union Township

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Wesleyville

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Waterford Township

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Conneaut Township

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Corry

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Girard

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

McKean Township

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Long Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Mallory Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Albion

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Franklin Township

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (13 locations)

Dead Pond

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Leboeuf Lake

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Waterford

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Union City

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Wattsburg

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Cranesville

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Platea

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Elk Creek Township

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Mill Village

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Elgin

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Wayne Township

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Concord Township

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Leboeuf Township

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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Erie County's natural heritage.

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