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Monitor Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Monitor Township ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in bay county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bay County nearby has 84% more documented species, Monitor Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 bay county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

16
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
16
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
7
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 9 locations
78th percentile for diversity
vs. Bay County
-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.
Boisea trivittata

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.
Poecile atricapillus

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.
Thuja occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.
Dipsacus laciniatus

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common1 obs.
Juglans nigra

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.
Typha angustifolia

Typha angustifolia

lesser bulrush

Common1 obs.
Solidago altissima

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.
Linaria vulgaris

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.
Nasturtium officinale

Nasturtium officinale

Occasional1 obs.
Trifolium pratense

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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