Gull Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Gull Lake ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Michigan, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Michigan nearby has 42% more documented species, Gull Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #144 for species diversity among 730 Michigan natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#144

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#144 of 730 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common19 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common14 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common12 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common9 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common7 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common7 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common6 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Labidesthes sicculus

Brook silverside

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Rare2 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Goggle Eye

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-42% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-42% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-42% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-42% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-42% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-42% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+1350% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-38% 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 Michigan.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-42% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-42% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-42% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-42% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-42% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-42% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+1350% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-38% 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

#144

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#144 of 730 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common19 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common14 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common12 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common9 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common7 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common7 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common6 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Labidesthes sicculus

Brook silverside

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Rare2 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Goggle Eye

Rare2 obs.

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