Bloomington

Ecosystem Overview

The Bloomington ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in McLean County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Normal nearby has 16% more documented species, Bloomington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 McLean County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Normal

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common14 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common3 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Occasional2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Rare2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLean County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Normal

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-16% vs. current

McLean County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-16% vs. current

Birky Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+546% vs. current

Tipton Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1300% vs. current

White Oak Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Tipton Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Miller Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Le Roy

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+8300% 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 McLean County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLean County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Normal

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-16% vs. current

McLean County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-16% vs. current

Birky Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+546% vs. current

Tipton Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1300% vs. current

White Oak Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Tipton Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Miller Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Le Roy

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+8300% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Normal

-16% species diversity

Rare2 obs.

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