Locations in Jackson County, Illinois
Species in Jackson County
Common Species in Jackson County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Plethodon glutinosus
Northern Slimy Salamander
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Frasera caroliniensis
American columbo
Aplectrum hyemale
Putty Root
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Triodanis perfoliata
round-leaved triodanis
Campanulastrum americanum
American bellflower
Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stonecrop
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Phacelia bipinnatifida
Mimulus alatus
winged monkeyflower
Stagmomantis carolina
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Jackson County
Explore 24 documented locations in Jackson County, Illinois. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (6 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (17 locations)
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 Jackson County's natural heritage.