Bayfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Bayfield ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bayfield County nearby has 59% more documented species, Bayfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Bayfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Bayfield County

-59% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common3 obs.

Phedimus spurius

Caucasian stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Thymus pulegioides

large thyme

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Common1 obs.

Valeriana officinalis

common valerian

Common1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus inserta

false virginia creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Origanum vulgare

wild marjoram

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Rare1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Bayfield County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Bayfield County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-59% vs. current

Lake Owen

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Crane Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Sand Island

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+310% vs. current

York Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+583% vs. current

City Of Wasburn

Importance: 0.32

64 species

-36% 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 Bayfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Bayfield County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Bayfield County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-59% vs. current

Lake Owen

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Crane Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Sand Island

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+310% vs. current

York Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+583% vs. current

City Of Wasburn

Importance: 0.32

64 species

-36% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Bayfield County

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common3 obs.

Phedimus spurius

Caucasian stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Thymus pulegioides

large thyme

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Common1 obs.

Valeriana officinalis

common valerian

Common1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus inserta

false virginia creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Origanum vulgare

wild marjoram

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Rare1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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