Sand Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Sand Island ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bayfield County nearby has 90% more documented species, Sand Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Bayfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Bayfield County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common1 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes glandulosum

Fetid Currant

Very Common1 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common1 obs.

Picea glauca

Porsild Spruce

Common1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Common1 obs.

Galeopsis tetrahit

common hemp-nettle

Common1 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Common1 obs.

Alnus alnobetula

Green Alder

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Bayfield County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Bayfield County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lake Owen

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Crane Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Bayfield

Importance: 0.33

41 species

-76% vs. current

York Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+67% vs. current

City Of Wasburn

Importance: 0.32

64 species

-84% 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 Bayfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Bayfield County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Bayfield County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lake Owen

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Crane Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Bayfield

Importance: 0.33

41 species

-76% vs. current

York Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+67% vs. current

City Of Wasburn

Importance: 0.32

64 species

-84% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Bayfield County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common1 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes glandulosum

Fetid Currant

Very Common1 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common1 obs.

Picea glauca

Porsild Spruce

Common1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Common1 obs.

Galeopsis tetrahit

common hemp-nettle

Common1 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Common1 obs.

Alnus alnobetula

Green Alder

Common1 obs.

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