Most Common Species
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Rhamnus cathartica
Buckthorn
Very Common6 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans
Poison Ivy
Very Common4 obs.
A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around West Branch Forest Preserve, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
The animals people report most often in and around West Branch Forest Preserve include Calico Pennant, Green Clearwing, Bullfrog, Common Eastern Bumblebee and Honeybee. Plants lead the list with 27 species, followed by 12 insects and 6 birds.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Buckthorn
Poison Ivy
Boxelder
Haymaids
Motherwort
Calico Pennant
Green Clearwing
Bullfrog
Cup Plant
Largeleaf Brunnera
Carpet Box
Blackcap
Hedge Garlic
Bush Honeysuckle
Lilac
Pleurisy Root
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Honeybee
Eastern Forktail