Sault Ste. Marie

Ecosystem Overview

The Sault Ste. Marie ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Michigan, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Michigan nearby has 47% more documented species, Sault Ste. Marie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #153 for species diversity among 730 Michigan natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#153

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#153 of 730 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common2 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Very Common2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common2 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Rare1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-47% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-47% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-47% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-47% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+1225% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-43% 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

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-47% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-47% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-47% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-47% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+1225% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-43% 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

#153

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#153 of 730 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common2 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Very Common2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common2 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Rare1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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