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Locations in Dupage County, Illinois

Species in Dupage County

Common Species in Dupage County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Magicicada cassini

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common122 obs.
Magicicada septendecim

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common82 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common62 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common59 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common47 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common45 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common44 obs.
Erythronium albidum

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common43 obs.
Trillium recurvatum

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Occasional41 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional39 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional39 obs.
Geranium maculatum

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional38 obs.
Mertensia virginica

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional37 obs.
Sanguinaria canadensis

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Rare36 obs.
Polemonium reptans

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare35 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Dupage County

Explore 88 documented locations in Dupage County, Illinois. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (7 locations)

Wheaton

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Dupage County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Downers Grove

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Lombard

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Oak Brook

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Glen Ellyn

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Warrenville

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (3 locations)

Lisle

A productive wildlife area hosting 67 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

67
species

Darien

A productive wildlife area hosting 37 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

37
species

Addison

A productive wildlife area hosting 31 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

31
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (27 locations)

Westmont

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

York Township

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Wood Dale

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Bloomingdale

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Lake Marmo

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Meadow Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Lake Law

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Glendale Heights

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Kline Creek Farm Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Villa Park

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Winfield

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

A.e. Sea

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Barth Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Crabapple Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Lake Ellyn

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Sterling Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Clarendon Hills

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Crooked Slough

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Eagle Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Herrick Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

McKee Marsh

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Northside Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Quarry Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Round Meadow Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Sanctuary Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

White Pine Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Willowbrook

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (51 locations)

Arbor Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Bruce Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Cheshire Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Dandelion Fountain

Explore for wildlife potential

Dusaf Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

East Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Far Hills Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Four Lakes

Explore for wildlife potential

Foxcroft Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Memorial Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Front Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Gary-kehoe Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Golfview Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Green Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Grove Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Herrick Marsh

Explore for wildlife potential

High Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Carleton

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake George

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Harriet

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Janse

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Keppler

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Osborne

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Waubonsie

Explore for wildlife potential

Lily Cove Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lower Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Mays Lakes

Explore for wildlife potential

Mud Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Netzley Quarry

Explore for wildlife potential

Perry's Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Prince Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Rice Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Riverbend Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Ruth Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Ruth Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Sand Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Silver Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Spring Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Stonewort Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Timber Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Trinity Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Upper Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Wayne Oaks Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Willow Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Willow Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Wood Duck Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Oakbrook Terrace

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Hinsdale

Near Willowbrook
Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Kadijah

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Saint Benedict

Near Lisle
Explore for wildlife potential

Lambert Lake

Near Glen Ellyn
Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Dupage County's natural heritage.

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