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Linden Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Linden Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in brown county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Ulm nearby has 90% more documented species, Linden Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 brown county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

10
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
10
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 9 locations
67th percentile for diversity
vs. New Ulm
-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Cygnus buccinator

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common7 obs.
Botaurus lentiginosus

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Very Common1 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.
Podiceps auritus

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.
Melospiza georgiana

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common1 obs.
Mareca americana

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.
Aythya collaris

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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