North Chicago
Ecosystem Overview
The North Chicago ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waukegan nearby has 90% more documented species, North Chicago offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 38 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 66th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Thamnophis radix
Plains Garter Snake
Carex granularis
Granular Sedge
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
Ratibida pinnata
Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower
Helianthus grosseserratus
Thick-Toothed Sunflower
Symphyotrichum ericoides
White-Wreath Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England Or Michaelmas Daisy
Sisyrinchium albidum
pale blue-eyed-grass
Solidago rigida
Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod
Silphium terebinthinaceum
dock-rosinweed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North Chicago. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement North Chicagowithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.