Charlevoix County

Ecosystem Overview

The Charlevoix County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Charlevoix 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. Compared to nearby Nowland Lake, Charlevoix County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Charlevoix County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Nowland Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common27 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common23 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Very Common23 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common23 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common22 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common21 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common21 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common20 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common20 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common19 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common19 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional19 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional19 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional18 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional16 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional15 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare14 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare14 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charlevoix County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Boyne River Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Patricia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Beaver Island

Importance: 0.31

35 species

+186% vs. current

Boyne City

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

East Jordan

Importance: 0.28

90 species

+11% vs. current

Boyne Falls

Importance: 0.26

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 Charlevoix County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charlevoix County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Boyne River Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Patricia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Beaver Island

Importance: 0.31

35 species

+186% vs. current

Boyne City

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

East Jordan

Importance: 0.28

90 species

+11% vs. current

Boyne Falls

Importance: 0.26

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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Nowland Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common27 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common23 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Very Common23 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common23 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common22 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common21 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common21 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common20 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common20 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common19 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common19 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional19 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional19 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional18 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional16 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional15 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare14 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare14 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare14 obs.

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