Nisswa

Ecosystem Overview

The Nisswa ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Brainerd, Nisswa hosts 1000% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 Crow Wing County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Brainerd

+1000% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common1 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common1 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crow Wing County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brainerd

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Crow Wing County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Bay Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-27% vs. current

Sunfish Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Pig Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Velvet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Crosby

Importance: 0.31

19 species

-42% vs. current

Deerwood

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1000% 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 Crow Wing County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crow Wing County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brainerd

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Crow Wing County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Bay Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-27% vs. current

Sunfish Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Pig Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Velvet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Crosby

Importance: 0.31

19 species

-42% vs. current

Deerwood

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1000% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Brainerd

+1000% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common1 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common1 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Common1 obs.

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