Winthrop Harbor
Ecosystem Overview
The Winthrop Harbor ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waukegan nearby has 7% more documented species, Winthrop Harbor offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 38 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.
Bombus vagans
Half-black bumble bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Apios americana
Wild Bean
Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus
Spizelloides arborea
American Tree Sparrow
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Symphyotrichum firmum
shining aster
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Chaenorhinum minus
small toadflax
Bidens cernua
nodding bur-marigold
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Winthrop Harbor. 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 Winthrop Harborwithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.