Bakkens Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Bakkens Pond ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraboo, Bakkens Pond hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 16 Sauk County County natural areas, placing it in the 31th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 16 locations

31th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraboo

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Very Common2 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sauk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraboo

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+400% vs. current

Sauk County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-95% vs. current

White Mound Lake

Importance: 0.35

31 species

-84% vs. current

Leland Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Reedsburg

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

Spring Green

Importance: 0.34

9 species

-44% vs. current

Sauk City

Importance: 0.32

54 species

-91% vs. current

Village Of Prairie Du Sac

Importance: 0.31

29 species

-83% 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 Sauk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sauk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraboo

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+400% vs. current

Sauk County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-95% vs. current

White Mound Lake

Importance: 0.35

31 species

-84% vs. current

Leland Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Reedsburg

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

Spring Green

Importance: 0.34

9 species

-44% vs. current

Sauk City

Importance: 0.32

54 species

-91% vs. current

Village Of Prairie Du Sac

Importance: 0.31

29 species

-83% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 16 locations

31th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraboo

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Very Common2 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Very Common1 obs.

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