Fort Gratiot Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Fort Gratiot Township ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in saint clair county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Port Huron nearby has 5% more documented species, Fort Gratiot Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 23 saint clair county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Betula papyrifera
White Birch
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Phyllonorycter lucetiella
Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Regulus satrapa
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Trillium erectum
Bethroot
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Phlox paniculata
Summer Phlox
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Clair County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Fort Gratiot Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Fort Gratiot Townshipwithin Saint Clair County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.