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Locations in Madison County, Illinois

Species in Madison County

Common Species in Madison County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common40 obs.
Halictus ligatus

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common30 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common23 obs.
Bombus bimaculatus

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common22 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common20 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common19 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common16 obs.
Junonia coenia

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common12 obs.
Bombus pensylvanicus

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional11 obs.
Popillia japonica

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional10 obs.
Melissodes bimaculatus

Melissodes bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee

Occasional10 obs.
Vanessa cardui

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional9 obs.
Viola rafinesquei

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional9 obs.
Pontia protodice

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare8 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare8 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Madison County

Explore 56 documented locations in Madison County, Illinois. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

Alton

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Madison County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Pontoon Beach

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (4 locations)

Highland

A productive wildlife area hosting 88 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

88
species

Bethalto

A productive wildlife area hosting 85 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

85
species

Edwardsville

A productive wildlife area hosting 53 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

53
species

Godfrey

A productive wildlife area hosting 39 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

39
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)

Glen Carbon

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Wood River

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Holiday Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Marine

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Roxana

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Hartford

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Troy

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Maryville

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

East Alton

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (40 locations)

Granite City

Explore for wildlife potential

Alton-woodriver Sportsmens Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Buffalo Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Chouteau Slough

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Downing Pond

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Drost Park Lake

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Dunlap Lake

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Edelhardt Lake

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Godfrey Pond

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Goldfish Pond

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Grandview Lake

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Leclaire Lake

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Long Lake

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Long Lake

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Mallard Lake

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McDonough Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Meadowbrooke Front Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Meadowbrooke Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Old Channel Wood River

Explore for wildlife potential

Paridise Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Schnucks Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Silver Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Sutwan Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Troy Park Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Turtle Creek Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Wilkinson Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Woodland Park Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Woodland Park Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Venice

Explore for wildlife potential

South Roxana

Explore for wildlife potential

Grantfork

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Hamel

Explore for wildlife potential

Livingston

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St. Jacob

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Alhambra

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New Douglas

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Worden

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Williamson

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Alton Twin Lakes South Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Tower Lake

Near Edwardsville
Explore for wildlife potential

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 Madison County's natural heritage.

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