Washington Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Washington Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in macomb 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. Compared to nearby St. Clair Shores, Washington Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 17 macomb county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Cardamine diphylla
Broad-Leaved Toothwort
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in MacOmb County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Washington Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Washington Townshipwithin MacOmb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.