Outer Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Outer Island ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashland County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ashland County nearby has 78% more documented species, Outer Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 Ashland County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 13 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashland County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum variegatum

Northern Scouring-Rush

Very Common1 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Very Common1 obs.

Cladium mariscoides

Smooth Saw-Grass

Very Common1 obs.

Eleocharis robbinsii

Robbins' spikerush

Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Common1 obs.

Carex stipata

Owlfruit sedge

Common1 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Common1 obs.

Lilium lancifolium

Tiger lily

Common1 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Common1 obs.

Platanthera clavellata

small green woodland orchid

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Rare1 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Rare1 obs.

Marchantia quadrata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Big Bay Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+340% vs. current

Madeline Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-78% vs. current

Stockton Island

Importance: 0.33

31 species

-29% vs. current

Michigan Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+144% vs. current

Devils Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+267% vs. current

Bear Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+340% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+340% 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 Ashland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Big Bay Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+340% vs. current

Madeline Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-78% vs. current

Stockton Island

Importance: 0.33

31 species

-29% vs. current

Michigan Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+144% vs. current

Devils Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+267% vs. current

Bear Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+340% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+340% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 13 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashland County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum variegatum

Northern Scouring-Rush

Very Common1 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Very Common1 obs.

Cladium mariscoides

Smooth Saw-Grass

Very Common1 obs.

Eleocharis robbinsii

Robbins' spikerush

Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Common1 obs.

Carex stipata

Owlfruit sedge

Common1 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Common1 obs.

Lilium lancifolium

Tiger lily

Common1 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Common1 obs.

Platanthera clavellata

small green woodland orchid

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Rare1 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Rare1 obs.

Marchantia quadrata

Rare1 obs.

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