MacHesney Park

Ecosystem Overview

The MacHesney Park ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Winnebago County, Illinois, 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 Rockford nearby has 82% more documented species, MacHesney Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Winnebago County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockford

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common12 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Otiorhynchus rugosostriatus

Weevil

Common1 obs.

Glischrochilus quadrisignatus

Four-Spotted Sap Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Harpalus pensylvanicus

Occasional1 obs.

Deroceras laeve

Meadow Slug

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Winnebago County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-82% vs. current

Winnebago County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-82% vs. current

Pierce Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

South Beloit

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Roscoe

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1700% vs. current

New Milford

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1700% 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 Winnebago County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Winnebago County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-82% vs. current

Winnebago County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-82% vs. current

Pierce Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

South Beloit

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Roscoe

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1700% vs. current

New Milford

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1700% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockford

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common12 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Otiorhynchus rugosostriatus

Weevil

Common1 obs.

Glischrochilus quadrisignatus

Four-Spotted Sap Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Harpalus pensylvanicus

Occasional1 obs.

Deroceras laeve

Meadow Slug

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Rare1 obs.

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