Bayfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bayfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Crooked Lake, Bayfield County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Bayfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Crooked Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common7 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Very Common7 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common6 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common6 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common6 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common6 obs.

Sparganium eurycarpum

Giant Burreed

Occasional5 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional5 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Occasional5 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Rare5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare5 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Bayfield County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Owen

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crane Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bayfield

Importance: 0.33

41 species

+144% vs. current

Sand Island

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+900% vs. current

York Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

City Of Wasburn

Importance: 0.32

64 species

+56% 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 Bayfield County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Bayfield County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Owen

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crane Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bayfield

Importance: 0.33

41 species

+144% vs. current

Sand Island

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+900% vs. current

York Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

City Of Wasburn

Importance: 0.32

64 species

+56% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Crooked Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common7 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Very Common7 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common6 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common6 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common6 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common6 obs.

Sparganium eurycarpum

Giant Burreed

Occasional5 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional5 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Occasional5 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Rare5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare5 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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