Austin

Ecosystem Overview

The Austin ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Mower County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mower County nearby has 15% more documented species, Austin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Mower County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Mower County

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common6 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus wisconsinensis

Wisconsin blackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Rare2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mower County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Mower County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-15% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8400% 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 Mower County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mower County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Mower County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-15% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Mower County

-15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common6 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus wisconsinensis

Wisconsin blackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Rare2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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