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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.
Eastern Chipmunk

Buckthorn
Turkey

Isopod
Common Flicker
Pileated Woodpecker
Cat Squirrel
Gray Squirrel
Green Frog
Mallard
Eastern Cottontail
Fox Sparrow
American Robin
White-Tailed Deer
Red-Winged Blackbird
Boxelder Bug
Common Grackle
Brown Creeper
White-Crowned Sparrow
Canada Goose
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bay County County, Michigan
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.
The Bay County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Bay County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pinconning, Bay County hosts 420% more species diversity. This location ranks #75 for species diversity among 100 Bay County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.