North Utica

Ecosystem Overview

The North Utica ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in LaSalle County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ottawa nearby has 77% more documented species, North Utica offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 LaSalle County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ottawa

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in LaSalle County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Ottawa

Importance: 0.49

52 species

-77% vs. current

Lasalle

Importance: 0.49

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lasalle County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-88% vs. current

Peru

Importance: 0.49

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Mendota

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Matthiessen Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Mendota

Importance: 0.34

17 species

-29% vs. current

Oglesby

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+100% 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 LaSalle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in LaSalle County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Ottawa

Importance: 0.49

52 species

-77% vs. current

Lasalle

Importance: 0.49

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lasalle County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-88% vs. current

Peru

Importance: 0.49

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Mendota

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Matthiessen Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Mendota

Importance: 0.34

17 species

-29% vs. current

Oglesby

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+100% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ottawa

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

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