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Lost Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Lost Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in mason county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mason County nearby has 89% more documented species, Lost Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 mason county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

9
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 2 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Mason County
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.
Setophaga ruticilla

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common1 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.
Dryobates pubescens

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Lost Lakewithin Mason County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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