Orchard Lake Village

Ecosystem Overview

The Orchard Lake Village ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, 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 Southfield nearby has 18% more documented species, Orchard Lake Village offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 58 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-18% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Common2 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Eastern Prickly Gooseberry

Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.

Galium odoratum

woodruff

Common2 obs.

Echinops sphaerocephalus

Great Globethistle

Occasional2 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Rare1 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1267% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-18% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-18% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-18% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-1% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+3% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+215% 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 Oakland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1267% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-18% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-18% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-18% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-1% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+3% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+215% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 58 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Common2 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Eastern Prickly Gooseberry

Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.

Galium odoratum

woodruff

Common2 obs.

Echinops sphaerocephalus

Great Globethistle

Occasional2 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Rare1 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Rare1 obs.

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