St. Ignace
Ecosystem Overview
The St. Ignace ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in mackinac 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 Mackinac County nearby has 72% more documented species, St. Ignace offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 mackinac county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Silene vulgaris
bladder campion
Otiorhynchus singularis
Weevil
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden Eagle
Buteo lagopus
rough-legged buzzard
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Plectrophenax nivalis
snow bunting
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Echium vulgare
vipers bugloss
Lithospermum officinale
common gromwell
Symphyotrichum ciliatum
Alkali Aster
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
blue water-speedwell
Aesculus hippocastanum
horse-chestnut
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Ulmus thomasii
Rock Elm
Argentina anserina
Salix interior
Sandbar Willow
Cichorium intybus
chicory
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement St. Ignacewithin MacKinac County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.