Austin
Ecosystem Overview
The Austin ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in mower county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mower County nearby has 15% more documented species, Austin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 mower county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Trachelipus rathkii
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Boisea trivittata
Rudbeckia laciniata
Cutleaf coneflower
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Rubus occidentalis
Thimbleberry
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Rubus wisconsinensis
Wisconsin blackberry
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Galium triflorum
Sweet Bedstraw
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mower County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Austin. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Austinwithin Mower County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.