Whitehall
Ecosystem Overview
The Whitehall ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in lehigh county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Allentown nearby has 53% more documented species, Whitehall offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 lehigh county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Cerioporus squamosus
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Elsholtzia ciliata
crested late-summer-mint
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Eurycea bislineata
Two-lined Salamander
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Phasianus colchicus
pheasant, common pheasant
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lehigh County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Whitehall. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Whitehallwithin Lehigh County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.