Half Moon Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Half Moon Lake ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 51% more documented species, Half Moon Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-51% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-51% vs. current

Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+717% vs. current

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2350% vs. current

Amery

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+444% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+2350% vs. current

St. Croix Falls

Importance: 0.31

94 species

-48% vs. current

Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+1533% vs. current

Mill Pond

in Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+4800% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-51% vs. current

Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+717% vs. current

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2350% vs. current

Amery

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+444% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+2350% vs. current

St. Croix Falls

Importance: 0.31

94 species

-48% vs. current

Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+1533% vs. current

Mill Pond

in Balsam Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+4800% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-51% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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