Silver Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Silver Bay ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 7% more documented species, Silver Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #101 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#101

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#101 of 804 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Vaccinium cespitosum

dwarf huckleberry

Very Common5 obs.

Diastrophus turgidus

Very Common5 obs.

Poliocitellus franklinii

Franklin's Ground Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Rabdophaga saliciscoryloides

Very Common3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Dendrolycopodium dendroideum

Round-Branched Tree-Clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common2 obs.

Macrodiplosis majalis

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Common2 obs.

Zapatella quercusphellos

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Common2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Occasional2 obs.

Apiosporina collinsii

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Schizomyia racemicola

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-7% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-7% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-7% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+69% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-7% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+615% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-7% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-7% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-7% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-7% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+69% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-7% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+615% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-7% 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

#101

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#101 of 804 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Vaccinium cespitosum

dwarf huckleberry

Very Common5 obs.

Diastrophus turgidus

Very Common5 obs.

Poliocitellus franklinii

Franklin's Ground Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Rabdophaga saliciscoryloides

Very Common3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Dendrolycopodium dendroideum

Round-Branched Tree-Clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common2 obs.

Macrodiplosis majalis

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Common2 obs.

Zapatella quercusphellos

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Common2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Occasional2 obs.

Apiosporina collinsii

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Schizomyia racemicola

Rare2 obs.

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