Rochester
Ecosystem Overview
The Rochester ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in olmsted county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 olmsted county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Celastrus scandens
staffvine
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Olmsted County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Rochester. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rochesterwithin Olmsted County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.