Jackson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Black River Falls nearby has 8% more documented species, Jackson County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Black River Falls

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common14.86 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Very Common12.89 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common10.99 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Very Common10.96 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common10.92 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common10.12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common9.29 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Common7.42 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common7 obs.

Rubus hispidus

Swamp Dewberry

Common6.54 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Common6 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Occasional5.9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional5.3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional5.1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional5 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-Fronted Corporal

Occasional5 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Blueberry

Rare5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare4.74 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Rare4.53 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Black River Falls

-8% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common14.86 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Very Common12.89 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common10.99 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Very Common10.96 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common10.92 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common10.12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common9.29 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Common7.42 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common7 obs.

Rubus hispidus

Swamp Dewberry

Common6.54 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Common6 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Occasional5.9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional5.3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional5.1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional5 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-Fronted Corporal

Occasional5 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Blueberry

Rare5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare4.74 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Rare4.53 obs.

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