Lake Forest
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Forest ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waukegan nearby has 25% more documented species, Lake Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 38 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Moehringia lateriflora
Blunt-Leaf Grove-Sandwort
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Ratibida pinnata
Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower
Silphium laciniatum
pilot weed
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Lithobates pipiens
Northern Leopard Frog
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Hylocichla mustelina
Wood Thrush
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Vireo bellii
Bell's Vireo
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Sturnella magna
eastern meadowlark
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Pleuroloma flavipes
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Forest. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Forestwithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.