Horicon

Ecosystem Overview

The Horicon ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Beaver Dam, Horicon hosts 200% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Dodge 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 Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Dam

+200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Iris virginica

Southern Blue Flag

Very Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Common2 obs.

Urtica gracilis

Slender Nettle

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

Lycopus europaeus

gipsywort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dodge County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver Dam

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+200% vs. current

Dodge County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Danville Millpond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Hustisford

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Neosho

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2300% 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 Dodge County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dodge County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver Dam

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+200% vs. current

Dodge County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Danville Millpond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Hustisford

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Neosho

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2300% 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 Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Dam

+200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Iris virginica

Southern Blue Flag

Very Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Common2 obs.

Urtica gracilis

Slender Nettle

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

Lycopus europaeus

gipsywort

Rare1 obs.

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