Ashland

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashland ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin nearby has 35% more documented species, Ashland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #143 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#143

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#143 of 844 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Very Common2 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Typha angustifolia

lesser bulrush

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus pilaris

Fieldfare

Occasional1 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-35% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-35% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-35% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+14% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+225% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-13% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% 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

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-35% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-35% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-35% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+14% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+225% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-13% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% 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

#143

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#143 of 844 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Very Common2 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Typha angustifolia

lesser bulrush

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus pilaris

Fieldfare

Occasional1 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare1 obs.

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