Locations in Lake County, Illinois
Species in Lake County
Common Species in Lake County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Bombus vagans
Half-black bumble bee
Bombus rufocinctus
Red-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Dalea purpurea
purple prairie-clover
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Ratibida pinnata
Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Lake County
Explore 139 documented locations in Lake County, Illinois. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (5 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (30 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (101 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 Lake County's natural heritage.