St. Ignace

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Ignace ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Mackinac County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mackinac County nearby has 72% more documented species, St. Ignace offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Mackinac County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Mackinac County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common2 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Otiorhynchus singularis

Weevil

Very Common1 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common1 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Common1 obs.

Lithospermum officinale

common gromwell

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum ciliatum

Alkali Aster

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Aesculus hippocastanum

horse-chestnut

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Ulmus thomasii

Rock Elm

Occasional1 obs.

Argentina anserina

Rare1 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Rare1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mackinac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

MacKinac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Ryerse Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Hay Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Milakokia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Fort MacKinac

in MacKinac Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2700% 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 Mackinac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mackinac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

MacKinac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Ryerse Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Hay Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Milakokia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Fort MacKinac

in MacKinac Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2700% 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Mackinac County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common2 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Otiorhynchus singularis

Weevil

Very Common1 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common1 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Common1 obs.

Lithospermum officinale

common gromwell

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum ciliatum

Alkali Aster

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Aesculus hippocastanum

horse-chestnut

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Ulmus thomasii

Rock Elm

Occasional1 obs.

Argentina anserina

Rare1 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Rare1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare1 obs.

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