Monitor Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Monitor Township ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Bay County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bay County nearby has 84% more documented species, Monitor Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Bay County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Bay County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Typha angustifolia

lesser bulrush

Common1 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Nasturtium officinale

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bay County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bay County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Beaver Township

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+129% vs. current

City Of Bay City

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+129% vs. current

Frankenlust Township

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+300% vs. current

Portsmouth Township

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% vs. current

Middle Ground

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+433% vs. current

City Of Pinconning

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1500% vs. current

City Of Essexville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1500% 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 Bay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bay County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bay County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Beaver Township

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+129% vs. current

City Of Bay City

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+129% vs. current

Frankenlust Township

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+300% vs. current

Portsmouth Township

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% vs. current

Middle Ground

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+433% vs. current

City Of Pinconning

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1500% vs. current

City Of Essexville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1500% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Bay County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Typha angustifolia

lesser bulrush

Common1 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Nasturtium officinale

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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