Wintergreen Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Wintergreen Lake ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Kalamazoo County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Kalamazoo

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common11 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common8 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common8 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common8 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common7 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common7 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common7 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kalamazoo County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kalamazoo County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Asylum Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Little Asylum Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Drakes Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jackson Hole Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Kalamazoo County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kalamazoo County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kalamazoo County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Asylum Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Little Asylum Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Drakes Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jackson Hole Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Kalamazoo

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common11 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common8 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common8 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common8 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common7 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common7 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common7 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare5 obs.

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