Hudson

Ecosystem Overview

The Hudson ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Croix County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saint Croix County nearby has 88% more documented species, Hudson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Saint Croix County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Croix County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common1 obs.

Lepisosteus platostomus

Shortnose Gar

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.

Sphinx chersis

Great Ash Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Saint Croix County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Croix County

Importance: 0.39

59 species

-88% vs. current

New Richmond

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+600% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+600% vs. current

Baldwin

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+600% vs. current

Woodville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+600% vs. current

Little Falls Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+250% 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 Saint Croix County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Saint Croix County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Croix County

Importance: 0.39

59 species

-88% vs. current

New Richmond

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+600% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+600% vs. current

Baldwin

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+600% vs. current

Woodville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+600% vs. current

Little Falls Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+250% 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Croix County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common1 obs.

Lepisosteus platostomus

Shortnose Gar

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.

Sphinx chersis

Great Ash Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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