Polk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Polk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Wisconsin, 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 Hickory Lake, Polk County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Hickory Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common14 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common12 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common8 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common8 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common8 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common7 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Common7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common6 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional6 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional5 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Occasional5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare5 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare5 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Half Moon Lake

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+104% vs. current

Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Amery

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

St. Croix Falls

Importance: 0.31

94 species

+6% vs. current

Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mill Pond

in Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 Polk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Half Moon Lake

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+104% vs. current

Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Amery

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

St. Croix Falls

Importance: 0.31

94 species

+6% vs. current

Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mill Pond

in Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Hickory Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common14 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common12 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common8 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common8 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common8 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common7 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Common7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common6 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional6 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional5 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Occasional5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare5 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare5 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare5 obs.

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