Vadnais Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Vadnais Heights ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ramsey County nearby has 48% more documented species, Vadnais Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Ramsey 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ramsey County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare1 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ramsey County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Ramsey County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Roseville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Shoreview

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

North St. Paul

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+643% vs. current

Sucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+333% vs. current

Como Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+373% vs. current

East Vadnais Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+420% vs. current

Crosby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+940% 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 Ramsey County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ramsey County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Ramsey County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Roseville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Shoreview

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

North St. Paul

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+643% vs. current

Sucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+333% vs. current

Como Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+373% vs. current

East Vadnais Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+420% vs. current

Crosby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+940% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ramsey County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare1 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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