Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Traverse County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Orb Weavers
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Orb Weavers
Silkweed

Orb Weavers

Buckthorn

Canadian Toad

Red Lily
Duck Hawk
Kildeer
American Avocet

Western Grebe
Red-Necked Grebe

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Shoveler
Mallard
Shamrock Orbweaver

Ash Flower Gall Mite

Narrowleaf Dock
Get all 76 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Traverse County County, Minnesota
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 Traverse County County.
The Traverse County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Traverse County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Browns Valley, Traverse County hosts 1167% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Traverse County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.