Village Of Prairie Du Sac

Ecosystem Overview

The Village Of Prairie Du Sac ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraboo, Village Of Prairie Du Sac hosts 2800% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 16 Sauk County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 16 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraboo

+2800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Rare1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sauk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraboo

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Sauk County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-71% vs. current

White Mound Lake

Importance: 0.35

31 species

-6% vs. current

Bakkens Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+480% vs. current

Leland Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Reedsburg

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+164% vs. current

Spring Green

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+222% vs. current

Sauk City

Importance: 0.32

54 species

-46% 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 Sauk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sauk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraboo

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Sauk County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-71% vs. current

White Mound Lake

Importance: 0.35

31 species

-6% vs. current

Bakkens Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+480% vs. current

Leland Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Reedsburg

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+164% vs. current

Spring Green

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+222% vs. current

Sauk City

Importance: 0.32

54 species

-46% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 16 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraboo

+2800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Rare1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Rare1 obs.

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