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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Motherwort

Redroot
Red-Winged Blackbird

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Hoary Alison
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
Trumpeter Swan
Bead Fern
Cedar Waxwing

Half-Black Bumblebee

Soapwort
Japanese Barberry
American Redstart

Stonecrop
Song Sparrow
Great Blue Heron
Snapping Turtle
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Silkweed
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Manistee County County, Michigan
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Manistee County County.
The Bear Lake Township ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Manistee County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Manistee County, Bear Lake Township hosts 3% more species diversity.