Bunker Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Bunker Lake ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Anoka County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anoka County nearby has 74% more documented species, Bunker Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 19 Anoka County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 19 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Anoka County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common11 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Common1 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anoka County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Anoka County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-74% vs. current

Anoka

Importance: 0.41

26 species

0% vs. current

Coon Rapids

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-74% vs. current

Andover

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-74% vs. current

Ham Lake

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+767% vs. current

Cenaiko Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

0% vs. current

Golden Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+73% vs. current

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+160% 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 Anoka County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anoka County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Anoka County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-74% vs. current

Anoka

Importance: 0.41

26 species

0% vs. current

Coon Rapids

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-74% vs. current

Andover

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-74% vs. current

Ham Lake

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+767% vs. current

Cenaiko Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

0% vs. current

Golden Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+73% vs. current

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+160% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 19 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Anoka County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common11 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Common1 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Rare1 obs.

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