Douglas Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas Lake ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheboygan County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cheboygan County nearby has 80% more documented species, Douglas Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Cheboygan County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheboygan County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Very Common1 obs.

Sparganium angustifolium

floating bur-reed

Very Common1 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Vallisneria americana

American eelgrass

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common1 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Common1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum sibiricum

Northern Spiked Water-Milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Argentina anserina

Occasional1 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Rare1 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Rare1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Cheboygan County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheboygan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Cheboygan

Importance: 0.36

39 species

-49% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+122% vs. current

Osmun Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Wolverine

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+300% vs. current

Mullett Lake

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+567% vs. current

Holy Smoke Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+900% 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 Cheboygan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Cheboygan County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheboygan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Cheboygan

Importance: 0.36

39 species

-49% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+122% vs. current

Osmun Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Wolverine

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+300% vs. current

Mullett Lake

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+567% vs. current

Holy Smoke Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheboygan County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Very Common1 obs.

Sparganium angustifolium

floating bur-reed

Very Common1 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Vallisneria americana

American eelgrass

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common1 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Common1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum sibiricum

Northern Spiked Water-Milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Argentina anserina

Occasional1 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Rare1 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Rare1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Rare1 obs.

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