Beaver Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Beaver Island ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Charlevoix County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charlevoix County nearby has 65% more documented species, Beaver Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Charlevoix County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlevoix County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Ambystoma laterale

Blue-spotted Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common1 obs.

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Common1 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional1 obs.

Carex pedunculata

Long-Stalked Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Occasional1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional1 obs.

Clinopodium arkansanum

Limestone Calamint

Rare1 obs.

Anemone multifida

Cut-Leaved Anemone

Rare1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charlevoix County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlevoix County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-65% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+600% vs. current

Boyne River Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Patricia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Boyne City

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-65% vs. current

East Jordan

Importance: 0.28

90 species

-61% vs. current

Boyne Falls

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+3400% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charlevoix County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlevoix County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-65% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+600% vs. current

Boyne River Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Patricia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Boyne City

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-65% vs. current

East Jordan

Importance: 0.28

90 species

-61% vs. current

Boyne Falls

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+3400% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlevoix County

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Ambystoma laterale

Blue-spotted Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common1 obs.

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Common1 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional1 obs.

Carex pedunculata

Long-Stalked Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Occasional1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional1 obs.

Clinopodium arkansanum

Limestone Calamint

Rare1 obs.

Anemone multifida

Cut-Leaved Anemone

Rare1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Rare1 obs.

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