Cook County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cook County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook 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 Redeye Lake, Cook County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 39 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 39 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Redeye Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common33 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common31 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common30 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common26 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common25 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common24 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common23 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common23 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common22 obs.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Common22 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common21 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Occasional20 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional20 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Occasional20 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional20 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional20 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Occasional19 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Rare19 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Rare19 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

East Bearskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

50 species

+100% vs. current

Devil Track Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Crocodile Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Northern Light Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Rudy Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Brule Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% 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 Cook County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

East Bearskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

50 species

+100% vs. current

Devil Track Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Crocodile Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Northern Light Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Rudy Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Brule Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 39 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Redeye Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common33 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common31 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common30 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common26 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common25 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common24 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common23 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common23 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common22 obs.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Common22 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common21 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Occasional20 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional20 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Occasional20 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional20 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional20 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Occasional19 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Rare19 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Rare19 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Rare18 obs.

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