Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Minnesota, 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. Compared to nearby Stillwater, Washington County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Stillwater

+525% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common18 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common14 obs.

Perdita perpallida

Very Common14 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common12 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common12 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common12 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common11 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common11 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common10 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional10 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional10 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional9 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Occasional9 obs.

Dalea villosa

hairy prairie-clover

Occasional9 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare9 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Stillwater

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Mays Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake McKusick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marine On St. Croix

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Afton

Importance: 0.28

55 species

+82% vs. current

Lake Elmo

Importance: 0.28

61 species

+64% vs. current

Bayport

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2400% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Stillwater

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Mays Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake McKusick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marine On St. Croix

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Afton

Importance: 0.28

55 species

+82% vs. current

Lake Elmo

Importance: 0.28

61 species

+64% vs. current

Bayport

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2400% 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

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Stillwater

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common18 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common14 obs.

Perdita perpallida

Very Common14 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common12 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common12 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common12 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common11 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common11 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common10 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional10 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional10 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional9 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Occasional9 obs.

Dalea villosa

hairy prairie-clover

Occasional9 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare9 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare8 obs.

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