East Bearskin Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The East Bearskin Lake ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cook County nearby has 50% more documented species, East Bearskin Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 39 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 39 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Cook County

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common15 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common10 obs.

Lysimachia thyrsiflora

Tufted Loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Vallisneria americana

American eelgrass

Very Common4 obs.

Lobelia dortmanna

water lobelia

Very Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common3 obs.

Sparganium fluctuans

floating-leaved burreed

Common3 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Common2 obs.

Potamogeton gramineus

various-leaved pondweed

Common2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Common2 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Common2 obs.

Eleocharis palustris

Common Spike-rush

Occasional2 obs.

Donacia cincticornis

Occasional2 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocaulon aquaticum

seven-angled pipewort

Occasional2 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Donacia proxima

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cook County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-50% vs. current

Devil Track Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+100% vs. current

Crocodile Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+285% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+355% vs. current

Northern Light Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+400% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+456% vs. current

Brule Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+733% vs. current

Rudy Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+733% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Cook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cook County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-50% vs. current

Devil Track Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+100% vs. current

Crocodile Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+285% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+355% vs. current

Northern Light Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+400% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+456% vs. current

Brule Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+733% vs. current

Rudy Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+733% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 39 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Cook County

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common15 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common10 obs.

Lysimachia thyrsiflora

Tufted Loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Vallisneria americana

American eelgrass

Very Common4 obs.

Lobelia dortmanna

water lobelia

Very Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common3 obs.

Sparganium fluctuans

floating-leaved burreed

Common3 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Common2 obs.

Potamogeton gramineus

various-leaved pondweed

Common2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Common2 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Common2 obs.

Eleocharis palustris

Common Spike-rush

Occasional2 obs.

Donacia cincticornis

Occasional2 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocaulon aquaticum

seven-angled pipewort

Occasional2 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Donacia proxima

Rare1 obs.

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