Estabrook Park Lagoon

Ecosystem Overview

The Estabrook Park Lagoon ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 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 Milwaukee County nearby has 89% more documented species, Estabrook Park Lagoon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 24 Milwaukee County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 24 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Milwaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.39

25 species

-56% vs. current

South Milwaukee

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-89% vs. current

Cudahy

Importance: 0.39

44 species

-75% vs. current

Milwaukee River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+22% vs. current

Washington Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Veterans Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+175% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% 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 Milwaukee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Milwaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.39

25 species

-56% vs. current

South Milwaukee

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-89% vs. current

Cudahy

Importance: 0.39

44 species

-75% vs. current

Milwaukee River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+22% vs. current

Washington Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Veterans Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+175% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 24 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

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