Reeds Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Reeds Lake ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand Rapids nearby has 86% more documented species, Reeds Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Rapids

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kent County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-86% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Kentwood

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+250% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Versluis Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1300% vs. current

East Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.32

39 species

-64% 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 Kent County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kent County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-86% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Kentwood

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+250% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Versluis Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1300% vs. current

East Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.32

39 species

-64% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Rapids

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional1 obs.

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