J Pool

Ecosystem Overview

The J Pool ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Schoolcraft County nearby has 93% more documented species, J Pool offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 20 Schoolcraft County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Schoolcraft County

-93% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Cladonia cristatella

British Soldier Lichen

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 7 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in J Pool. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in J Pool. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Schoolcraft County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Schoolcraft County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-93% vs. current

I Pool

Importance: 0.35

49 species

-86% vs. current

F Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-53% vs. current

Gulliver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-36% vs. current

D Pool

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-22% vs. current

B Pool

Importance: 0.35

8 species

-12% vs. current

Upper Goose Pen Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

Delta Creek Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% 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 Schoolcraft County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Schoolcraft County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Schoolcraft County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-93% vs. current

I Pool

Importance: 0.35

49 species

-86% vs. current

F Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-53% vs. current

Gulliver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-36% vs. current

D Pool

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-22% vs. current

B Pool

Importance: 0.35

8 species

-12% vs. current

Upper Goose Pen Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

Delta Creek Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Schoolcraft County

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Cladonia cristatella

British Soldier Lichen

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 7 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.