Poynette

Ecosystem Overview

The Poynette ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 62% more documented species, Poynette offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Angelica atropurpurea

Purple Angelica

Very Common3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Geum vernum

spring avens

Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Phormia regina

Black blow fly

Common1 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Mycocalicium subtile

Occasional1 obs.

Phaeophyscia ciliata

Rare1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.

Platanthera psycodes

Small Butterfly Orchid

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+660% vs. current

Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+280% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Pardeeville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+138% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.32

28 species

+36% vs. current

Highlands Of Ridgestone

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+443% 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 Columbia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+660% vs. current

Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+280% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Pardeeville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+138% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.32

28 species

+36% vs. current

Highlands Of Ridgestone

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+443% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Angelica atropurpurea

Purple Angelica

Very Common3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Geum vernum

spring avens

Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Phormia regina

Black blow fly

Common1 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Mycocalicium subtile

Occasional1 obs.

Phaeophyscia ciliata

Rare1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.

Platanthera psycodes

Small Butterfly Orchid

Rare1 obs.

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