Trout Brook Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Trout Brook Pond ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Chippewa County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chippewa County nearby has 88% more documented species, Trout Brook Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 13 Chippewa County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Chippewa County

-88% 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 12 total documented species.

Carex hystericina

Porcupine Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Carex utriculata

Common Yellow Lake Sedge

Common1 obs.

Carex flava

large yellow-sedge

Common1 obs.

Mentha canadensis

American Corn Mint

Common1 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Common1 obs.

Funaria hygrometrica

common cord moss

Common1 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Common1 obs.

Erythranthe geyeri

James' monkeyflower

Occasional1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 12 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 Trout Brook Pond. 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 Trout Brook Pond. 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

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chippewa County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Chippewa County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Trout Lake

Importance: 0.35

40 species

-70% vs. current

Dishpan Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-8% vs. current

Fulmer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Roxbury Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Kirk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Drummond Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-88% 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 Chippewa County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chippewa County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Chippewa County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Trout Lake

Importance: 0.35

40 species

-70% vs. current

Dishpan Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-8% vs. current

Fulmer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Roxbury Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Kirk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Drummond Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-88% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Chippewa County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Carex hystericina

Porcupine Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Carex utriculata

Common Yellow Lake Sedge

Common1 obs.

Carex flava

large yellow-sedge

Common1 obs.

Mentha canadensis

American Corn Mint

Common1 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Common1 obs.

Funaria hygrometrica

common cord moss

Common1 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Common1 obs.

Erythranthe geyeri

James' monkeyflower

Occasional1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 12 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.