North Utica
Ecosystem Overview
The North Utica ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in lasalle county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ottawa nearby has 77% more documented species, North Utica offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 lasalle county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lasalle County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North Utica. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement North Uticawithin Lasalle County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.