Dryden Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Dryden Township ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in lapeer county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lapeer County nearby has 68% more documented species, Dryden Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 lapeer county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Ranunculus longirostris
Curly White Water-Crowfoot
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Myiarchus crinitus
Great-Crested Flycatcher
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Prunus virginiana
Common Chokecherry
Caulophyllum giganteum
giant blue cohosh
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Cardamine dentata
White Cuckoo Bitter-Cress
Cardamine bulbosa
Bulbous Bitter-Cress
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Lonicera dioica
Limber Honeysuckle
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lapeer County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Dryden Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Dryden Townshipwithin Lapeer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.