Drummond Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Drummond Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in chippewa county, michigan, 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 #2 for species diversity among 13 chippewa county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sabulina michauxii
Rock Sandwort
Pterospora andromedea
Pinedrops
Eleocharis compressa
Flatstem Spikerush
Carex richardsonii
Richardson Sedge
Clinopodium arkansanum
Limestone Calamint
Carex brevior
fescue sedge
Carex crawei
Asclepias incarnata
Pleurisy Root
Juniperus horizontalis
Prostrate Juniper
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Carex granularis
Granular Sedge
Carex castanea
Chestnut Woodland Sedge
Carex lacustris
Common Lake Sedge
Carex aurea
Golden Sedge
Rhus aromatica
Squawbush
Castilleja coccinea
Scarlet Paintbrush
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Ranunculus fascicularis
tufted buttercup
Carex capillaris
hair sedge
Juncus dudleyi
Dudley's rush
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Drummond Island. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Drummond Island. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chippewa County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Drummond Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (7 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Drummond Islandwithin Chippewa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.