North Burns Park
Ecosystem Overview
The North Burns Park ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in washtenaw county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 8% more documented species, North Burns Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 49 washtenaw 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 92 total documented species.
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Scilla siberica
Siberian squill
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Campanula rapunculoides
Rampion bellflower
Setaria viridis
green bristol-grass
Viola odorata
sweet violet
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Syringa vulgaris
Purple Lilac
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Chelidonium majus
greater celandine
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Chenopodium album
lambs quarters
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washtenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North Burns Park. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement North Burns Parkwithin Washtenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.