Bayside

Ecosystem Overview

The Bayside ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 844 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional3 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

Alosa pseudoharengus

Corned Alewives

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+75% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+33% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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 Wisconsin.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+75% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+33% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 844 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional3 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

Alosa pseudoharengus

Corned Alewives

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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