Normal
Ecosystem Overview
The Normal ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in mclean 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. Compared to nearby Bloomington, Normal hosts 19% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 mclean 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.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Dipsacus laciniatus
Laciniate Teasel
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in McLean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Normal. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Normalwithin McLean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.