Oak Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Oak Creek ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Milwaukee County nearby has 75% more documented species, Oak Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 24 Milwaukee County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 24 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common1 obs.

Alosa pseudoharengus

Corned Alewives

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis butleri

Butler's Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Cut-Leaved Avens

Occasional1 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurium pulchellum

lesser centaury

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Rare1 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Milwaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-75% vs. current

South Milwaukee

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-75% vs. current

Cudahy

Importance: 0.39

44 species

-43% vs. current

Estabrook Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+127% vs. current

Milwaukee River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+178% vs. current

Washington Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+257% vs. current

Veterans Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+525% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+733% 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 Milwaukee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Milwaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-75% vs. current

South Milwaukee

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-75% vs. current

Cudahy

Importance: 0.39

44 species

-43% vs. current

Estabrook Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+127% vs. current

Milwaukee River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+178% vs. current

Washington Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+257% vs. current

Veterans Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+525% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+733% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 24 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee County

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common1 obs.

Alosa pseudoharengus

Corned Alewives

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis butleri

Butler's Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Cut-Leaved Avens

Occasional1 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurium pulchellum

lesser centaury

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Rare1 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Rare1 obs.

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