East Jordan

Ecosystem Overview

The East Jordan ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Charlevoix County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charlevoix County nearby has 10% more documented species, East Jordan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Charlevoix County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlevoix County

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common5 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombycilla garrulus

bohemian waxwing

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Common3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common3 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Common2 obs.

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Black-billed Cuckoo

Common2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Empidonax alnorum

Alder Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Rare2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare2 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+190%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charlevoix County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlevoix County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-10% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1700% vs. current

Boyne River Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4400% vs. current

Patricia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Beaver Island

Importance: 0.31

35 species

+157% vs. current

Boyne City

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-10% vs. current

Boyne Falls

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+8900% 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 Charlevoix County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+190%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charlevoix County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlevoix County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-10% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1700% vs. current

Boyne River Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4400% vs. current

Patricia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Beaver Island

Importance: 0.31

35 species

+157% vs. current

Boyne City

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-10% vs. current

Boyne Falls

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+8900% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlevoix County

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common5 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombycilla garrulus

bohemian waxwing

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Common3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common3 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Common2 obs.

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Black-billed Cuckoo

Common2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Empidonax alnorum

Alder Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Rare2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare2 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Rare2 obs.

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