Two Harbors

Ecosystem Overview

The Two Harbors ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 26% more documented species, Two Harbors offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #109 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#109

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#109 of 804 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common5 obs.

Solidago ptarmicoides

Upland White Aster

Very Common5 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Common3 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Common3 obs.

Diplolepis triforma

Common3 obs.

Houstonia longifolia

Longleaf Summer Bluet

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Occasional2 obs.

Carex buxbaumii

Brown Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Mertensia paniculata

tall bluebells

Occasional2 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius borealis

Northern Shrike

Occasional2 obs.

Senecio viscosus

sticky groundsel

Occasional2 obs.

Poliocitellus franklinii

Franklin's Ground Squirrel

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Aulacidea hieracii

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-26% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-26% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-26% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-26% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+35% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-26% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+469% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-26% 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

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-26% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-26% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-26% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-26% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+35% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-26% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+469% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-26% 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

#109

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#109 of 804 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common5 obs.

Solidago ptarmicoides

Upland White Aster

Very Common5 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Common3 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Common3 obs.

Diplolepis triforma

Common3 obs.

Houstonia longifolia

Longleaf Summer Bluet

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Occasional2 obs.

Carex buxbaumii

Brown Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Mertensia paniculata

tall bluebells

Occasional2 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius borealis

Northern Shrike

Occasional2 obs.

Senecio viscosus

sticky groundsel

Occasional2 obs.

Poliocitellus franklinii

Franklin's Ground Squirrel

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Aulacidea hieracii

Rare1 obs.

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