MacKinac Island

Ecosystem Overview

The MacKinac Island ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Mackinac County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mackinac County nearby has 9% more documented species, MacKinac Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Mackinac County County 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

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Mackinac County

-9% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common5 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common2 obs.

Valeriana officinalis

common valerian

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Common2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera dioica

Limber Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Myrrhis odorata

sweet cicely

Occasional2 obs.

Clemensia albata

Little White Lichen Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional2 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Occasional2 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Rare2 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare2 obs.

Archips purpurana

Omnivorous Leafroller Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+406%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mackinac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

MacKinac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-9% vs. current

Ryerse Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1720% vs. current

Hay Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2933% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4450% vs. current

Milakokia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9000% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9000% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9000% vs. current

St. Ignace

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+225% 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

+406%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mackinac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

MacKinac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-9% vs. current

Ryerse Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1720% vs. current

Hay Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2933% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4450% vs. current

Milakokia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9000% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9000% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9000% vs. current

St. Ignace

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+225% 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

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Mackinac County

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common5 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common2 obs.

Valeriana officinalis

common valerian

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Common2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera dioica

Limber Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Myrrhis odorata

sweet cicely

Occasional2 obs.

Clemensia albata

Little White Lichen Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional2 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Occasional2 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Rare2 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare2 obs.

Archips purpurana

Omnivorous Leafroller Moth

Rare2 obs.

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