Sugar Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Sugar Island ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in chippewa 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 Chippewa County nearby has 84% more documented species, Sugar Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 chippewa county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Betula papyrifera
White Birch
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Neckera pennata
feathery neckera
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Lupinus polyphyllus
Garden lupin
Myrica gale
bog-myrtle, sweet gale
Athyrium angustum
Northern Lady Fern
Pastinaca sativa
Wild parsnip
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Amauropelta noveboracensis
New York fern
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chippewa County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sugar Islandwithin Chippewa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.