Bay View

Ecosystem Overview

The Bay View ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin nearby has 40% more documented species, Bay View offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #151 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#151

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#151 of 844 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-40% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common4 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common4 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Aix galericulata

Mandarin Duck

Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena wilkella

Wilke'S Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-40% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-40% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-40% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+5% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+200% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-20% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% 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 Wisconsin.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-40% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-40% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-40% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+5% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+200% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-20% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% 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

#151

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#151 of 844 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common4 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common4 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Aix galericulata

Mandarin Duck

Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena wilkella

Wilke'S Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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