Harbor Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Harbor Springs ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Michigan, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Michigan nearby has 36% more documented species, Harbor Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #133 for species diversity among 730 Michigan natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#133

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#133 of 730 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Clastoptera proteus

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Stratiomys badia

Common1 obs.

Ectobius pallidus

tawny cockroach

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Elaver excepta

White Sac Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Tutelina similis

Occasional1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Tipula oleracea

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare1 obs.

Tipula paludosa

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-36% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-36% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-36% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-36% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-36% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-36% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+1500% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-31% 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

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-36% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-36% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-36% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-36% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-36% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-36% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+1500% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-31% 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

#133

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#133 of 730 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Clastoptera proteus

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Stratiomys badia

Common1 obs.

Ectobius pallidus

tawny cockroach

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Elaver excepta

White Sac Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Tutelina similis

Occasional1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Tipula oleracea

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare1 obs.

Tipula paludosa

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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