Dunn Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Dunn Island ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in anoka county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anoka County nearby has 76% more documented species, Dunn Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 19 anoka county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
Parson Spider
Arctosa littoralis
Shoreline Wolf Spider
Dolomedes scriptus
Esox lucius
pike
Apalone spinifera
spiny softshell turtle
Fulica americana
American Coot
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Rubus idaeus
raspberry
Berteroa incana
hoary alison
Campanulastrum americanum
American bellflower
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Polygonia comma
Eastern Comma
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Ictalurus punctatus
Graceful Catfish
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Anoka County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Dunn Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Dunn Islandwithin Anoka County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.