Goose Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Goose Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 90% more documented species, Goose Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis hypnoides

Teal Lovegrass

Very Common1 obs.

Bacopa rotundifolia

disc water hyssop

Common1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Common1 obs.

Gratiola neglecta

American Hedge-Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria rigida

Canadian Arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+100% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Pardeeville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+900% vs. current

Poynette

Importance: 0.34

38 species

-74% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.34

16 species

-37% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.32

28 species

-64% vs. current

Highlands Of Ridgestone

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+43% 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 Columbia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+100% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Pardeeville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+900% vs. current

Poynette

Importance: 0.34

38 species

-74% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.34

16 species

-37% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.32

28 species

-64% vs. current

Highlands Of Ridgestone

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+43% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis hypnoides

Teal Lovegrass

Very Common1 obs.

Bacopa rotundifolia

disc water hyssop

Common1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Common1 obs.

Gratiola neglecta

American Hedge-Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria rigida

Canadian Arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

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