Wildwing Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Wildwing Lake ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in livingston county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Livingston County nearby has 71% more documented species, Wildwing Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 18 livingston county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrat
Rallus limicola
Virginia Rail
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Porzana carolina
Sora
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Livingston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wildwing Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wildwing Lakewithin Livingston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.