Fort Atkinson

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Atkinson ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Winneshiek County, Iowa, 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 Winneshiek County nearby has 85% more documented species, Fort Atkinson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Winneshiek County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Very Common0.47 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common0.3 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Very Common0.15 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common0.15 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Stickseed

Common0.14 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.12 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Common0.11 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.11 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.09 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.09 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winneshiek County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Winneshiek County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Jackson Junction

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Decorah

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-82% vs. current

Calmar

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+9% vs. current

Spillville

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+50% vs. current

Castalia

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Coon River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% 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 Winneshiek County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winneshiek County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Winneshiek County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Jackson Junction

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Decorah

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-82% vs. current

Calmar

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+9% vs. current

Spillville

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+50% vs. current

Castalia

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Coon River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Very Common0.47 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common0.3 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Very Common0.15 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common0.15 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Stickseed

Common0.14 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.12 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Common0.11 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.11 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.09 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.09 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Winneshiek County

-85% species diversity