Grand Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Island ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Alger County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alger County nearby has 58% more documented species, Grand Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Alger County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Alger County

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Monochamus scutellatus

Very Common2 obs.

Lota lota

burbot

Very Common1 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Carex scabrata

Eastern Rough Sedge

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional1 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Sweetwilliam

Rare1 obs.

Adenocaulon bicolor

trail plant

Rare1 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Alger County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Alger County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-58% vs. current

Ready Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+100% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2000% vs. current

Munising

Importance: 0.34

46 species

-9% vs. current

Onota

Importance: 0.30

46 species

-9% vs. current

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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 Alger County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Alger County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Alger County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-58% vs. current

Ready Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+100% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2000% vs. current

Munising

Importance: 0.34

46 species

-9% vs. current

Onota

Importance: 0.30

46 species

-9% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Alger County

-58% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Monochamus scutellatus

Very Common2 obs.

Lota lota

burbot

Very Common1 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Carex scabrata

Eastern Rough Sedge

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional1 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Sweetwilliam

Rare1 obs.

Adenocaulon bicolor

trail plant

Rare1 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Rare1 obs.

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