Bull Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Bull Valley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in mchenry county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 mchenry county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium
pale Indian-plantain
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Sambucus canadensis
Canada elderberry
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Solanum carolinense
Apple-Of-Sodom
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Napaea dioica
Glademallow
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Lethe anthedon
Northern Pearly-Eye
Hypericum perforatum
Perforate St John'S-Wort
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Potentilla recta
Sulphur Cinquefoil
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in McHenry County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bull Valley. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bull Valleywithin McHenry County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.