Fowler Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Fowler Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waukesha nearby has 83% more documented species, Fowler Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 33 Waukesha County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 33 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Waukesha

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Potamogeton richardsonii

Richardson's pondweed

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Waukesha County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-83% vs. current

Waukesha County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-83% vs. current

Menomonee Falls

Importance: 0.40

92 species

-82% vs. current

Oconomowoc

Importance: 0.38

75 species

-77% vs. current

City Of Pewaukee

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+55% vs. current

Lake Okauchee

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-83% vs. current

Nagawicka Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+89% vs. current

Lake Oconomowoc

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+183% 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 Waukesha County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Waukesha County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-83% vs. current

Waukesha County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-83% vs. current

Menomonee Falls

Importance: 0.40

92 species

-82% vs. current

Oconomowoc

Importance: 0.38

75 species

-77% vs. current

City Of Pewaukee

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+55% vs. current

Lake Okauchee

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-83% vs. current

Nagawicka Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+89% vs. current

Lake Oconomowoc

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+183% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 33 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Waukesha

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Potamogeton richardsonii

Richardson's pondweed

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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