Red Wing

Ecosystem Overview

The Red Wing ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Goodhue County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Goodhue County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common17 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common10 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Common4 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional3 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Occasional3 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Goodhue County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Goodhue County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Colvill Bay

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Pool 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Carlson Island

in Red Wing

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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 Goodhue County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Goodhue County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Goodhue County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Colvill Bay

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Pool 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Carlson Island

in Red Wing

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Goodhue County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common17 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common10 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Common4 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional3 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Occasional3 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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