Albert Lea

Ecosystem Overview

The Albert Lea ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Freeborn County nearby has 42% more documented species, Albert Lea offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Freeborn County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Freeborn County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Rare1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+110%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freeborn County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Freeborn County

Importance: 0.41

72 species

-42% vs. current

Fountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+950% vs. current

Geneva

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Glenville

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+4100% 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 Freeborn County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+110%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freeborn County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Freeborn County

Importance: 0.41

72 species

-42% vs. current

Fountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+950% vs. current

Geneva

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Glenville

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+4100% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Freeborn County

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Rare1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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