Ripon

Ecosystem Overview

The Ripon ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fond du Lac nearby has 51% more documented species, Ripon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Fond du Lac County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Fond du Lac

-51% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Lucilia sericata

Blow fly

Occasional1 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 19 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Ripon. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Ripon. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fond du Lac County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.43

39 species

-51% vs. current

Fond Du Lac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-81% vs. current

Mauthe Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-44% vs. current

Lake De Neveu

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+73% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Little Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

North Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+850% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1800% 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 Fond du Lac County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fond du Lac County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.43

39 species

-51% vs. current

Fond Du Lac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-81% vs. current

Mauthe Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-44% vs. current

Lake De Neveu

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+73% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Little Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

North Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+850% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1800% 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Fond du Lac

-51% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Lucilia sericata

Blow fly

Occasional1 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 19 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.