Afton
Ecosystem Overview
The Afton ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Stillwater, Afton hosts 244% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.
Cercyonis pegala
Common Wood Nymph
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
Digitalis lanata
Grecian foxglove
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrow
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Micrathena mitrata
White Micrathena
Coenonympha california
Common Ringlet
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Bombus vagans
Half-black bumble bee
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Vespula vidua
Widow Yellowjacket
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Diabrotica barberi
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Afton. 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 Aftonwithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.