Williams Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Williams Bay ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Walworth 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. While Walworth County nearby has 73% more documented species, Williams Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Walworth County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Walworth County

-73% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional1 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Occasional1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional1 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Rare1 obs.

Asilus sericeus

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Walworth County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Walworth County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Lake Geneva

Importance: 0.39

28 species

-4% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+145% vs. current

Lulu Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Elkhorn

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2600% 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 Walworth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Walworth County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Walworth County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Lake Geneva

Importance: 0.39

28 species

-4% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+145% vs. current

Lulu Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Elkhorn

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2600% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Walworth County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional1 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Occasional1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional1 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Rare1 obs.

Asilus sericeus

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

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