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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Canada Goose
Mayapple
Chicken Hawk
Hedge Garlic

Motherwort
Song Sparrow
Red-Winged Blackbird
Polecatweed

Buckthorn
Eastern Bluebird
Red-Headed Woodpecker
Trumpeter Swan
Bald Eagle
Pine Siskin
White-Tailed Deer
Savannah Sparrow
Beebalm
Wild Geranium
Goldeneye
Mallard
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kalamazoo County County, Michigan
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 Kalamazoo County County.
The Fort Custer Recreation Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kalamazoo County, Fort Custer Recreation Area hosts 4% more species diversity.