Walker

Ecosystem Overview

The Walker ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Michigan, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Michigan nearby has 41% more documented species, Walker offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #141 for species diversity among 730 Michigan natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#141

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#141 of 730 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-41% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-41% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-41% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-41% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-41% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+1375% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-37% 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 Michigan.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-41% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-41% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-41% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-41% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-41% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+1375% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-37% 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

#141

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#141 of 730 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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